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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 18, 2019Native Americans
S. 2165

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020

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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 just happenedDec 18, 2020

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
12 cosponsors6 D6 R
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  1. Dec 18, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 18, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 18, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 17, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  5. Dec 17, 2020Floor17000

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

  6. Dec 17, 2020Floor

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

  7. Dec 17, 2020Floor

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

  8. Dec 9, 2020Calendars

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

  9. Dec 9, 2020Committee

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

    Indian Affairs Committee
  10. Dec 9, 2020Committee14000

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

    Indian Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 29, 2020Committee

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

    Indian Affairs Committee
  12. Jun 24, 2020Committee

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

    Indian Affairs Committee
  13. Jul 18, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  14. Jul 18, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateDec 17, 202055

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.

Reported to SenateDec 9, 202025

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.

Introduced in SenateJul 18, 2019

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.

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020 — Informed