HR 8824 United States House · 119th Congress

To repeal the jurisdiction conferred by section 3243 of title 18, United States Code, to the State of Kansas over offenses committed by or against Indians on Tribal lands in Kansas.

This bill proposes to remove the legal authority of the State of Kansas to prosecute crimes committed on Native American tribal lands within the state. By repealing a specific section of the U.S. Code, the legislation would transfer exclusive jurisdiction over these offenses to federal authorities and tribal governments. The change directly affects law enforcement agencies and individuals involved in legal proceedings concerning crimes occurring on reservations in Kansas.
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Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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Tracey Mann
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