25 USC 3076 - Native working group

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 28, 2024

§ 3076.

Native working group

(a)

In general

(b)

Recommendations

The Native working group convened under subsection (a) may provide recommendations regarding—

(1)

the voluntary return of tangible cultural heritage by collectors, dealers, and other individuals and non-Federal organizations that hold such tangible cultural heritage; and

(2)

the elimination of illegal commerce of cultural items and archaeological resources in the United States and foreign markets.

(c)

Requests

The Native working group convened under subsection (a) may make formal requests to initiate certain agency actions, including requests that—

(1)

the Department of Justice initiate judicial proceedings domestically or abroad to aid in the repatriation cultural items and archaeological resources; and

(2)

the Department of State initiate dialogue through diplomatic channels to aid in that repatriation.

(d)

Agency and committee assistance

(1)

In general

(2)

Description of agencies and committees

The agencies and committees referred to in paragraph (1) are the following:

(A)

The Department of the Interior.

(B)

The Department of Justice.

(C)

The Department of Homeland Security.

(D)

The Department of State.

(E)

The review committee established under section 3006(a) of this title.

(F)

The Cultural Heritage Coordinating Committee established pursuant to section 2 of the Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act (Public Law 114–151; 19 U.S.C. 2601 note).

(G)

Any other relevant Federal agency, committee, or working group.

(e)

Applicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act

(Pub. L. 117–258, § 8, Dec. 21, 2022, 136 Stat. 2384.)

cite as: 25 USC 3076