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S. 1255 (110th)

Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2008

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Introduced

1 May 2007

Last action

24 September 2008 · Floor

Status

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

Sponsors

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Rep. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ-4], Rep. Thomas, Craig [R-WY-At Large], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large]

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5 December 2025

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Summary

Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2007 - Amends the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 to: (1) authorize any federal law enforcement officer to conduct an investigation of an offense involving the sale of any good that is misrepresented as an Indian produced good or product that occurs on land under the jurisdiction of the federal government; and (2) authorize the Indian Arts and Crafts Board to refer such an alleged offense to any federal law enforcement officer (currently, just to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)) for appropriate investigation. Permits a federal law enforcement officer to investigate such an alleged offense regardless of whether such officer receives a referral from the Board. Requires that the findings of an investigation of such an alleged offense by any federal department or agency be submitted to: (1) the Attorney General; or (2) the Board. Provides for the Board, upon receiving the findings of such an investigation, to: (1) recommend to the Attorney General that criminal proceedings be initiated (current law); and (2) provide such support to the Attorney General relating to the criminal proceedings as the Attorney General determines to be appropriate. Allows the Board, in lieu of, or in addition to, any such criminal proceeding, to recommend that the Attorney General initiate a civil action. Revises: (1) requirements for the initiation of civil actions for misrepresentation of Indian produced goods; and (2) penalties for the misrepresentation of such goods.

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Timeline

  1. 1 May 2007

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 May 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5393)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 June 2008

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 September 2008

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 961.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 15 September 2008

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with amendments. With written report No. 110-460.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 September 2008

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with amendments. With written report No. 110-460.

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 September 2008

    Reported

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9336-9338; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S9336-9337; text as passed Senate: CR S9337-9338)

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 September 2008

    Reported

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9336-9338; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S9336-9337; text as passed Senate: CR S9337-9338)

    Source: Floor

  10. 24 September 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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

  11. 24 September 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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

  12. 24 September 2008

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 24 September 2008

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

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