H.R. 2930 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021
H.R. 2930 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Apr 30, 2021, sponsored by Teresa Leger Fernandez with 24 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 117-258
What it does
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021 This act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 30, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 2, 2021
- Passed the SenateNov 29, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2022
- Became lawDec 21, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-258. (Dec 21, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 2, 2021 · Passed364–57
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021House · Dec 2, 2021
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- H.R. 4881: Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
- H.R. 897: Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act
- S. 989: Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022
Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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