Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2019

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 18 July 2019

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 July 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 July 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 August 2019

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

   Source: Committee

5. 12 August 2019

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

   Source: Committee

6. 19 September 2019

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 18 July 2019 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 18 July 2019

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 18 July 2019

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 18 July 2019

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Sponsors

• Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• DON YOUNG · R · Sponsor
• Tom Cole · R · Sponsor
• Debra Haaland · D · Sponsor
• Xochitl Torres Small · D · Sponsor
• Tom O'Halleran · D · Sponsor
• Aumua Amata Radewagen · R · Sponsor
• Paul Cook · R · Sponsor
• Betty McCollum · D · Sponsor
• Ed Case · D · Sponsor
• Doug LaMalfa · R · Sponsor
• Angie Craig · D · Cosponsor
• Will Hurd · R · Cosponsor
• Steve Watkins · R · Cosponsor
• Kendra Horn · D · Cosponsor
• Brian Mast · R · Cosponsor
• Zoe Lofgren · D · Cosponsor
• Karen Bass · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Jared Huffman · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Matt Cartwright · D · Cosponsor
• Grace Napolitano · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020