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A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections of Native American tangible cultural heritage, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1400| Senate 
| Updated: 5/16/2018
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (13)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Jeff Flake (Republican)Heidi Heitkamp (Democratic)John McCain (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to double the maximum prison term (from 5 years to 10 years) for persons convicted of selling, purchasing, using for profit, or transporting for sale or profit the human remains of Native Americans or cultural items obtained in violation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The bill prohibits the export of Native American cultural items that were obtained in violation of the Act, Native American archaeological resources that were obtained in violation of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979, or Native American objects of antiquity that were obtained in violation of the criminal code. Violators may be subject to fines, imprisonment, or both. The Department of the Interior and the Department of State must each designate a liaison to facilitate and hold trainings and workshops on the voluntary return of human remains or cultural items. Interior must refer individuals and organizations to Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations to facilitate the voluntary return of human remains or cultural items. In addition, Interior must convene a tribal working group consisting of representatives of tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to provide advice on issues concerning the return of, and illegal trade in, human remains or cultural items.
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Timeline
Jun 21, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jun 21, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Aug 3, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3211
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Nov 8, 2017
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-236.
May 16, 2018
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • June 21, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 21, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • August 3, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3211
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • November 8, 2017
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-236.


  • May 16, 2018
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3211: To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections of Native American tangible cultural heritage, and for other purposes.
Advisory bodiesAlaska Natives and HawaiiansArchaeology and anthropologyCemeteries and funeralsFederal-Indian relationsHistorical and cultural resourcesSmuggling and trafficking

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections of Native American tangible cultural heritage, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1400| Senate 
| Updated: 5/16/2018
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to double the maximum prison term (from 5 years to 10 years) for persons convicted of selling, purchasing, using for profit, or transporting for sale or profit the human remains of Native Americans or cultural items obtained in violation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The bill prohibits the export of Native American cultural items that were obtained in violation of the Act, Native American archaeological resources that were obtained in violation of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979, or Native American objects of antiquity that were obtained in violation of the criminal code. Violators may be subject to fines, imprisonment, or both. The Department of the Interior and the Department of State must each designate a liaison to facilitate and hold trainings and workshops on the voluntary return of human remains or cultural items. Interior must refer individuals and organizations to Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations to facilitate the voluntary return of human remains or cultural items. In addition, Interior must convene a tribal working group consisting of representatives of tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to provide advice on issues concerning the return of, and illegal trade in, human remains or cultural items.
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Timeline
Jun 21, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jun 21, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Aug 3, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3211
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Nov 8, 2017
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-236.
May 16, 2018
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • June 21, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 21, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • August 3, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3211
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • November 8, 2017
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-236.


  • May 16, 2018
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (13)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Jeff Flake (Republican)Heidi Heitkamp (Democratic)John McCain (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3211: To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections of Native American tangible cultural heritage, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAlaska Natives and HawaiiansArchaeology and anthropologyCemeteries and funeralsFederal-Indian relationsHistorical and cultural resourcesSmuggling and trafficking