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Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1471| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2021
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (13)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)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 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2165
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
May 26, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-33.
Jul 28, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
Dec 21, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2930
Signed by President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2165
    Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020


  • April 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • May 26, 2021
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-33.


  • July 28, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.


  • December 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2930
    Signed by President.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2930: Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021
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 2021

USA117th CongressS-1471| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2021
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2165
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
May 26, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-33.
Jul 28, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
Dec 21, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2930
Signed by President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2165
    Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2020


  • April 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • May 26, 2021
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-33.


  • July 28, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.


  • December 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2930
    Signed by President.
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (13)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2930: Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021
  • 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