We have received text from H.R. 4712: Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act. This bill was received on 2025-07-23, and currently has 10 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The
Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
aims to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement officers from Indian tribes. Here’s a breakdown of its main provisions:
Law Enforcement Authority
The bill allows Tribal law enforcement officers to enforce federal laws in areas under their tribe's jurisdiction, provided they meet certain conditions:
- The officers must complete training that matches the standards of federal officers providing the same services.
- They must pass a background investigation similar to that required for federal law enforcement officers.
- They must be certified by the Office of Justice Services of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- The tribe has to adopt policies and procedures that are on par with federal standards for law enforcement activities.
Designation as Federal Officers
The bill designates Tribal officers as federal law enforcement officers for specific legal purposes. This includes:
- Protection under laws related to federal tort claims.
- Eligibility for benefits under federal law governing law enforcement officers.
Certification Process
The Secretary of the Department of Justice is required to develop certification procedures for Tribal officers within two years of the bill’s enactment. This includes:
- Confirming Tribal officers meet minimum training and certification standards.
- Issuing guidance to facilitate participation of Tribal officers in training programs and credentialing.
Training Programs
Tribal officers may attend state or other approved programs instead of the Indian Police Academy but must also go through a designated Bridge Program to receive certification.
Oversight and Coordination
The bill establishes that the Attorney General will ensure oversight and coordination of public safety activities in Indian communities, including:
- Timely reporting to Congress.
- Robust training programs catering to the needs of Indian communities.
- Evaluation of data related to public safety.
- Updating operational plans of U.S. Attorneys.
Data Improvement and Reporting
Overall, the bill emphasizes improving the collection of data related to public safety in Indian communities and ensuring accountability in law enforcement practices.
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Representative Dan Newhouse Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Dan Newhouse:
- H.R.4712: Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
- H.R.4345: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the definition of critical access hospital under the Medicare program to include certain hospitals on Indian reservations.
- H.R.4258: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the definition of critical access hospital under the Medicare program to include certain hospitals on Indian reservations.
- H.R.3363: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on United States-bound circumvented cargo through Canada or Mexico and entering the United States.
- H.R.3011: United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
- H.R.2074: POWER Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Dan Newhouse on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Newhouse.
Representative Dan Newhouse Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Dan Newhouse is worth $18.3M, as of August 6th, 2025. This is the 60th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Newhouse has approximately $279.5K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Representative Dan Newhouse Stock Trading
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- A April 11th, 2025 sale of up to $15K of $WTRG. The stock has fallen 3.71% since then.
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- A April 11th, 2025 sale of up to $15K of $AAPL. The stock has risen 2.41% since then.
You can track Representative Dan Newhouse's stock trading on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Newhouse.
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