Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1471
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 29, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 29, 2021
Latest Action
Jul 28, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1471
Congress
117
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
Sponsorship by Party
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (2)
July 28, 2021
April 29, 2021
Actions (5)
07/28/2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
07/28/2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-33.
05/26/2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
04/29/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
04/29/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:26:25 PM