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H.R. 2930 (117th)

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

30 April 2021

Last action

21 December 2022 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 117-258.

Sponsors

Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

Subjects

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 30 April 2021

    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. 30 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 May 2021

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 May 2021

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 October 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 October 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 13 October 2021

    Committee

    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 9 November 2021

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  10. 1 December 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2930.

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 December 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6727-6732)

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 December 2021

    Floor

    Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 December 2021

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 140.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 1 December 2021

    Discharge

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  15. 1 December 2021

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 December 2021

    Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Committee

  17. 1 December 2021

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-196, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  18. 1 December 2021

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-196, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  19. 2 December 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  20. 2 December 2021

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 57 (Roll no. 401). (text: 12/01/2021 CR H6727-6730)

    Source: Floor

  21. 2 December 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 57 (Roll no. 401).(text: 12/01/2021 CR H6727-6730)

    Source: Floor

  22. 2 December 2021

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6891-6892)

    Source: Floor

  23. 7 December 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  24. 29 November 2022

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6847-6848)

    Source: Floor

  25. 29 November 2022

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  26. 30 November 2022

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  27. 16 December 2022

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  28. 16 December 2022

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  29. 21 December 2022

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  30. 21 December 2022

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 117-258.

    Source: President

  31. 21 December 2022

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

2 December 2021 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 364 · No 57 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 12

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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