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PROTECT Patrimony Resolution

Introduced: July 14, 2016 See on congress.gov
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Sep 7, 2016
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jul 14, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5177-5178)
Jul 14, 2016
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protection of the Right of Tribes to stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional Patrimony Resolution or the PROTECT Patrimony Resolution

Condemns the theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cultural items.

Calls upon: (1) the Departments of the Interior, State, Commerce, Homeland Security, and Justice to consult with Native Americans in addressing this issue, to take affirmative action to stop these practices, and to secure repatriation of tribal cultural items; and (2) the Government Accountability Office to determine the scope of illegal trafficking in tribal cultural items and identify steps required to end such trafficking.

Expresses support for restrictions on the export of tribal cultural items.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

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