Tribal Warrant Fairness Act

Hozzl · 2026-02-23T23:34:49Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7490 Tribal Warrant Fairness Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/23/2026, 11:34 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7490

The bill "To allow the U.S. Marshals Service to assist in certain Tribal criminal matters, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on February 11, 2026. The specific directives or actions proposed in the bill are not provided in the context.

Congressional Summary of HR 7490

Tribal Warrant Fairness Act

This bill authorizes the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) to assist with certain tribal law enforcement activities and allows tribal law enforcement agencies to participate in regional fugitive task forces.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the USMS, upon the request of an Indian tribe, to investigate tribal fugitive matters. The USMS may investigate tribal fugitive matters both within and outside the United States, as directed by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Additionally, the USMS, upon the request of tribal law enforcement agencies, may assist these agencies in locating and recovering missing children.

The bill also allows tribal law enforcement agencies to participate in regional fugitive task forces. DOJ must consult with tribes when establishing new task forces. (The USMS oversees regional fugitive task forces. Currently, these task forces combine the efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend fugitives.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 7490

Bill HR 7490 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2026. Bill HR 7490 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2026. Bill HR 7490's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 11, 2026