This bill updates federal email and online records rules so Tribal courts are treated the same as federal and state courts when asking tech companies for electronic evidence. It says providers can disclose messages stored 180 days or less only with a warrant, and it adds that Tribal courts can issue those warrants using Tribal warrant procedures under the Indian Civil Rights Act. It also updates related notice, civil action, and video privacy sections to recognize Tribes and Tribal courts. This helps Tribal police and courts get digital evidence (like emails or messages) directly, rather than relying on outside courts, which can speed up investigations and improve public safety in Native communities (see the changes to 18 U.S.C. 2703, 2705, 2707, and 2710) .

• Who must comply: providers of electronic communication services (such as email or messaging services) when they receive valid warrants from Tribal courts, just as they do for federal and state courts .

Key points:

• Who is affected: Tribal courts, Tribal law enforcement, and tech/service providers handling electronic communications .
• What changes: Tribal courts count as “courts of competent jurisdiction,” can issue warrants for content stored 180 days or less; related notice and civil remedy rules are updated to include Tribes; video privacy law is revised to include “an Indian Tribe” alongside states and local governments .
• When: Takes effect by amending existing federal law once enacted; no special timeline is stated in the text provided .