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HR 879 101th Congress House

International Indigenous Peoples Protection Act of 1989

Official title: To protect indigenous people throughout the world.

Introduced: May 31, 1989 See on congress.gov
International Affairs American economic assistanceCongressional reporting requirementsCultural relationsDeveloping countries
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Human rightsTribes and tribal system
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 17, 1990
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Feb 21, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
Feb 21, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Feb 21, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Feb 21, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Feb 7, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 7, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 17, 1990

Executive Comment Requested from State.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

International Indigenous Peoples Protection Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID) to ensure that: (1) U.S. foreign policy and foreign assistance promote the rights of indigenous and tribal people throughout the world; and (2) U.S. foreign assistance is not provided for any project or program detrimental to indigenous or tribal peoples' rights or livelihood.

Requires the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, to prepare and submit to the Congress a baseline report on indigenous and tribal peoples in developing countries, including a discussion of the effects of U.S. bilateral and multilateral assistance. Requires the Administrator to consult with U.S.-based nongovernmental organizations with experience in monitoring and reporting on indigenous and tribal peoples, and with other interested persons, throughout the preparation of such report. Requires AID (in consultation with the Department of State) to use such organizations to monitor and analyze the situation of indigenous and tribal peoples in developing countries on a regular basis.

Requires the Administrator to prepare and submit to the Congress annual reports concerning the monitoring of indigenous and tribal peoples and updating of the required baseline report. Requires that a description of proposed activities to address the problems facing indigenous and tribal peoples be included in such report.

Requires the Secretary of State to include in each annual human rights report submitted to the Congress a discussion of each country's observance of and respect for the human rights of the indigenous and tribal peoples in that country.

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