Federal SB4516 mandates training for DHS officers on tribal IDs and interactions with Native Americans.

Federal SB4516, the Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026, requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop training for its officers and employees on recognizing Native American tribal documents and understanding tribal history and U.S. trust responsibilities. The training must cover identifying tribal documents, accessing examples, and the U.S. trust responsibility. DHS officers must complete this training within 180 days of the bill's enactment and undergo annual retraining.

Federal SB4516 mandates training for DHS officers on tribal IDs and interactions with Native Americans.

Federal SB4516, the Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026, requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop training for its officers and employees on recognizing Native American tribal documents and understanding tribal history and U.S. trust responsibilities. The training must cover identifying tribal documents, accessing examples, and the U.S. trust responsibility. DHS officers must complete this training within 180 days of the bill's enactment and undergo annual retraining.