About HR2930

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021

Policy Area: Native Americans

Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM)

Latest Action (2022-12-21): Became Public Law No: 117-258.

Summary

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021 This act 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. Specifically, the act makes it a federal crime to export, attempt to export, or otherwise transport from the United States Native American cultural items and archaeological resources without obtaining an export certification. U.S. Customs and Border Protection must detain any item requiring an export certification that does not have one. The act 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 act also increases the maximum criminal penalties for violating the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. In particular, the act increases from 5 years to 10 years

Subjects: Administrative remedies, Advisory bodies, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Archaeology and anthropology, Cemeteries and funerals, Charitable contributions, Civil actions and liability, Crimes against property

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