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Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020

Introduced: July 18, 2019 Introduced by: Heinrich, Martin Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov

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Became law

Dec 18, 2020

Held at the desk.

Dec 18, 2020

Received in the House.

Dec 18, 2020

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 17, 2020

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Dec 17, 2020

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Dec 17, 2020

The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7583-7586)

Dec 17, 2020

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7583-7586)

Dec 9, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608.

Dec 9, 2020

Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-308.

Jul 29, 2020

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Jun 24, 2020

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-338.

Jul 18, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Jul 18, 2019

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020

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

Additionally, Interior must

refer individuals and organizations to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to facilitate the voluntary return of human remains and cultural items;
convene an interagency working group; and
convene a Native 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 and 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 December 18, 2020

Held at the desk.

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