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Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-2165| Senate 
| Updated: 12/18/2020
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (12)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Tom Udall (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)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 2020 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
Jul 18, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sep 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3846
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 24, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-338.
Jul 29, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 9, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-308.
Dec 9, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608.
Dec 17, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 17, 2020
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7583-7586)
Dec 17, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7583-7586)
Dec 18, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 18, 2020
Received in the House.
Dec 18, 2020
Held at the desk.
  • July 18, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • September 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3846
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • June 24, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-338.


  • July 29, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 9, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-308.


  • December 9, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608.


  • December 17, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 17, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 17, 2020
    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7583-7586)


  • December 17, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7583-7586)


  • December 18, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 18, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • December 18, 2020
    Held at the desk.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3846: Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2019
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAlaska Natives and HawaiiansArchaeology and anthropologyCemeteries and funeralsCharitable contributionsCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against propertyCriminal procedure and sentencingCustoms enforcementDepartment of the InteriorDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesHistorical and cultural resourcesIncome tax deductionsInternational organizations and cooperationLicensing and registrationsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRight of privacySmuggling and traffickingTax administration and collection, taxpayersTrade restrictionsUser charges and fees

Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-2165| Senate 
| Updated: 12/18/2020
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020 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.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 18, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sep 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3846
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 24, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-338.
Jul 29, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 9, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-308.
Dec 9, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608.
Dec 17, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 17, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 17, 2020
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7583-7586)
Dec 17, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7583-7586)
Dec 18, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 18, 2020
Received in the House.
Dec 18, 2020
Held at the desk.
  • July 18, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • September 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3846
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • June 24, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-338.


  • July 29, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 9, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-308.


  • December 9, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608.


  • December 17, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 17, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 17, 2020
    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7583-7586)


  • December 17, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7583-7586)


  • December 18, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 18, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • December 18, 2020
    Held at the desk.
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (12)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Tom Udall (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3846: Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAlaska Natives and HawaiiansArchaeology and anthropologyCemeteries and funeralsCharitable contributionsCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against propertyCriminal procedure and sentencingCustoms enforcementDepartment of the InteriorDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesHistorical and cultural resourcesIncome tax deductionsInternational organizations and cooperationLicensing and registrationsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRight of privacySmuggling and traffickingTax administration and collection, taxpayersTrade restrictionsUser charges and fees