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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing: Reviewing the Tribal Law and Order Act Five Years Later
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of the 2010 Tribal Law and Order Act in improving justice systems and public safety in . The committee focused on agency coordination, the impact of substance abuse on crime rates, and concerns regarding the failure of federal agencies to submit required annual reports.
The hearing highlights a lack of federal accountability in reporting on justice programs, which directly impacts the allocation of resources and the effectiveness of public safety initiatives in tribal communities.
Who It Affects
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Tribal communities
These communities rely on federal coordination and resource allocation for their local justice and public safety systems.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
The agency is required to produce annual reports on spending and unmet needs under the Act.
Key Facts
- The Tribal Law and Order Act was passed in 2010 to improve criminal justice and public safety in Indian communities.
- The Bureau of Indian Affairs has failed to submit required annual reports on spending and unmet needs since April 2013.
- The Department of Justice submitted its most recent report less than one hour before the December 2, 2015, hearing.
- Drug and alcohol abuse are identified as factors in nearly every crime occurring on reservations.
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- The hearing examined the coordination between the Departments of Justice, Interior, and Health and Human Services.
- The committee identified a lack of federal agency accountability as a primary obstacle to the Act's success.
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Reporting Delays
There is a significant gap in federal compliance, with the Bureau of Indian Affairs failing to report for over two years at the time of the hearing.
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