S. 4516: Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026

Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: May 13, 2026

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (May 13, 2026)

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Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to implement mandatory training for its immigration enforcement personnel on how to properly recognize and accept Native American tribal documents as valid proof of United States citizenship.

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