Hoeven, Cortez Masto's Badges Act to Strengthen Indian Country Public Safety Unanimously Passes Senate

Office of Senator John Hoeven

Dec 12, 2025

Highlights proposed legislation that would support the recruitment and retention of tribal law enforcement, increase resources for federal missing persons, and give Native communities and states new tools to respond to violence. The legislation has passed the Senate and will next to the House of Representatives.

Abuse and violence · Criminal justice system · Legislation and regulations · Tribal communities