Tribal leaders interested in participating must register by 5:00 p.m. ET on March 13, 2026.
The Department of Justice Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) is inviting Tribal leaders to participate in a virtual government-to-government consultation on legislative proposals addressing public safety issues in Tribal communities. The consultation will be held March 16-20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET each day, with different proposals discussed each session.
Topics Covered per Session:
Monday, March 16:
Expanding the Bureau of Prisons Tribal Prisoner Program
Removing the Statute of Limitations for Second Degree Murder
Amending Tribal Law Enforcement Access to Firearms
Tuesday, March 17:
Amending U.S. Marshals Service Authority to Execute Tribal Violent Felony Warrants
Amending Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution Statute
Wednesday, March 18:
Establishing a Felony Child Abuse and Neglect Statute
Extending Federal Criminal Jurisdiction Over Sexual Abuse Crimes Against Children in Alaska Native Villages
Amending the Stored Communications Act
Thursday, March 19:
Expanding Authority for the Entry of Domestic Violence Protection Orders
Amending Tribal Background Check Authorities
DOJ Training and Technical Assistance to InterTribal Consortia
Clarifying Responsibility for NCIC Training for Law Enforcement Officers
Friday, March 20:
Recap
Open discussion and opportunity to revisit any proposals
The DOJ strongly encourages written comments, which will be accepted until April 20, 2026. Comments should be submitted to OTJ@usdoj.gov or mailed to the Office of Tribal Justice. For registration or questions, contact OTJ@usdoj.gov.
