Protection of the Right of Tribes to stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional Patrimony Resolution
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 14, 2016)
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.
What just happenedSep 7, 2016
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 14, 2016
- Sep 7, 2016Committee
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Indian Affairs Committee - Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5177-5178)
Indian Affairs Committee - Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate