House vote: H.R. 2930 // December 2, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass
Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021
Sponsor: Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM)
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. Specifically, the act makes it a federal crime to export, attempt to export, or otherwise transport from the United States Native American cultural items and archaeological resources without obtaining an export certification. S.
Native Americans Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 364 | 83.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 57 | 13.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.3% |