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Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3846| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2019
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (26)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Jul 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2019
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.
Aug 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Aug 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 19, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 18, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2165
Held at the desk.
  • July 18, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 18, 2019
    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.


  • August 6, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • August 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • September 19, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • December 18, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2165
    Held at the desk.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-2165: Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAlaska Natives and HawaiiansArchaeology and anthropologyCemeteries and funeralsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of the InteriorDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesHistorical and cultural resourcesIncome tax deductionsInternational organizations and cooperationLicensing and registrationsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRight of privacySmuggling and traffickingUser charges and fees

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3846| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2019
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
Jul 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2019
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.
Aug 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Aug 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 19, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 18, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2165
Held at the desk.
  • July 18, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 18, 2019
    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.


  • August 6, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • August 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • September 19, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • December 18, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2165
    Held at the desk.
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (26)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-2165: Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAlaska Natives and HawaiiansArchaeology and anthropologyCemeteries and funeralsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of the InteriorDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesHistorical and cultural resourcesIncome tax deductionsInternational organizations and cooperationLicensing and registrationsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRight of privacySmuggling and traffickingUser charges and fees