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Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2019

Introduced: July 18, 2019 Introduced by: Luján, Ben Ray Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov

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Became law

Sep 19, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Aug 12, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Aug 6, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Jul 18, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jul 18, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2019

This bill prohibits the exportation of Native American cultural items, archaeological resources, and objects of antiquity that were illegally obtained; provides for the return of such items, including voluntary returns; and establishes and revises related criminal penalties.

The bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of State to each designate a liaison to facilitate and hold trainings and workshops on the voluntary return of human remains or cultural items.

Additionally, Interior must

refer individuals and organizations to Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations to facilitate the voluntary return of human remains or cultural items;
convene an interagency working group; and
convene a tribal working group consisting of representatives of Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to provide advice on issues concerning the return of, and illegal trade in, human remains or cultural items.

The bill also increases from 5 years to 10 years the maximum prison term for an individual convicted of selling, purchasing, using for profit, or transporting for sale or profit human remains or cultural items that were illegally obtained.

What's happening now September 19, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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