WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego issued the following press release:
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is supporting the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2452/cosponsors). The legislation would help tribal police departments hire and retain tribal law enforcement officers by providing access to federal retirement, pension, death, and injury benefits on par with law enforcement officers from non-tribal jurisdictions.
"Tribal law enforcement officers are on the front lines of protecting their communities from crises like the fentanyl epidemic and the ongoing tragedy of missing and murdered indigenous people," said Senator Gallego. "Ensuring they have equal access to federal r...