Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 8, 2021Native Americans
S. 3337
Native Youth and Tribal Officer Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 8, 2021)
Native Youth and Tribal Officer Protection Act
This bill extends tribal jurisdiction over certain crimes, including violence against children and assault of tribal justice personnel. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to provide reimbursements and grants to tribal governments for exercising their tribal criminal jurisdiction.
What just happenedDec 8, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateDec 8, 2021
- Dec 8, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Indian Affairs Committee - Dec 8, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate