Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, titled the Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act, aims to modify the application of a 1948 federal law concerning jurisdiction in New York State. Specifically, it seeks to prevent the Act of July 2, 1948, from applying to lands within the Seneca Nation of Indians' territory that are considered "Indian country."
The bill would affect the Seneca Nation of Indians in New York and the State of New York. If enacted, it would nullify the jurisdiction granted to New York by the 1948 Act within the defined Seneca Nation territory, provided the Attorney General and the Seneca Nation agree in writing. The Attorney General would be required to consult with both the Seneca Nation and New York State before giving such concurrence.
This bill has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5483 do?
- This bill, titled the Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act, aims to modify the application of a 1948 federal law concerning jurisdiction in New York State. Specifically, it seeks to prevent the Act of July 2, 1948, from applying to lands within the Seneca Nation of Indians' territory that are considered "Indian country." The bill would affect the Seneca Nation of Indians in New York and the State of New York. If enacted, it would nullify the jurisdiction granted to New York by the 1948 Act within the defined Seneca Nation territory, provided the Attorney General and the Seneca Nation agree in writing. The Attorney General would be required to consult with both the Seneca Nation and New York State before giving such concurrence. This bill has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
- Has S. 5483 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5483. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5483?
- S. 5483 was sponsored by Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5483?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (23 Sep 2026).
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