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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 29, 2021Native Americans
S. 1471

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Jul 28, 2021)

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021

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 happenedJul 28, 2021

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
13 cosponsors6 D7 R
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  1. Jul 28, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.

  2. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-33.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  3. Jul 28, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-33.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  4. May 26, 2021Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  5. Apr 29, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  6. Apr 29, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateJul 28, 202125

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021

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 SenateApr 29, 2021

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021

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.

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021 — Informed