To repeal the jurisdiction conferred by section 3243 of title 18, United States Code, to the State of Kansas over offenses committed by or against Indians on Tribal lands in Kansas.

Sponsor: Tracey Mann (Republican-KS)May 14, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Ends Kansas's power to prosecute crimes on Tribal lands

Currently, Kansas state courts handle certain crimes involving Native Americans on Tribal lands. This bill would end that power, meaning these cases would no longer be under Kansas's jurisdiction. It would affect the State of Kansas and Native Americans living on Tribal lands there.

What Would Change

Today, Kansas state courts and law enforcement handle certain crimes on Tribal lands involving Native Americans. If this bill passes, Kansas would no longer have this power.

Key Provisions

Ends Kansas's power to prosecute crimes committed by or against Native Americans on Tribal lands in Kansas.

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HR 8824 · 119th Congress · May 14, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

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