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119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 12, 2026
BillsNative AmericansH.R. 8742Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8742In CommitteeNative Americans

Democrats propose accepting tribal IDs for federal identification purposes

Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice (D-KS)8 cosponsorsIntroduced May 12, 2026
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May 12
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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6 Democrats · 2 Republicans
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