The Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to develop and implement comprehensive training for all immigration enforcement officers within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The training must cover how to interact appropriately with enrolled tribal members, identify and accept Native American tribal documents as proof of U.S. citizenship, and understand the federal government's trust responsibilities to Indian tribes. DHS officers and employees cannot perform immigration enforcement duties unless they complete the region-specific training and undergo annual retraining, with the curriculum to include scenario-based exercises, a database of tribal document examples, and historical context on Native American citizenship. The bill requires DHS to submit a progress report to relevant congressional committees within one year. The legislation is developed in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribal representatives, ensuring that tribal documents like enrollment cards, certificates of Indian blood, and other official tribal credentials are properly recognized during immigration enforcement interactions.
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