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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 23, 1996
Amends the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act to require written consent, if Native American remains are excavated or removed for purposes of study, from: (1) lineal descendants (if known); or (2) the appropriate Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Sets forth the following requirements for inadvertent discoveries: (1) the appropriate Indian tribe or native Hawaiian organization be notified, with respect to tribal lands; and (2) any person or entity that disposes of or controls any such cultural item adhere to the applicable requirements for intentional excavation and removal.
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Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D–HI
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10566)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10566)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 96 without amendment. With written report No. 104-356.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 96 without amendment. With written report No. 104-356.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8555)
Introduced in Senate
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