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Introduced
11/30/2015
11/30/2015
In Committee
12/01/2015
12/01/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Bring the Ancient One Home Act of 2015 This bill directs the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers to transfer the human remains known as Kennewick Man or the Ancient One that are part of archaeological collection number 45BN495 to the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation on the condition that such Department disposes of and repatriates the remains to the Indian tribes and band referred to in the letter from Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt to Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera relating to the human remains, dated September 21, 2000. The Corps of Engineers shall be responsible for any costs associated with the transfer.
AI Summary
This bill, the Bring the Ancient One Home Act of 2015, directs the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers to transfer human remains known as Kennewick Man or the Ancient One, which are part of archaeological collection number 45BN495, to the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. This transfer is contingent upon the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation repatriating the remains to specific Indian tribes and bands, as identified in a 2000 letter from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of the Army. The Army Corps of Engineers will cover all costs associated with this transfer, and their responsibility for the human remains will cease once the transfer is complete.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (15)
Denny Heck (D)*,
Tom Cole (R),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Dan Kildee (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Ron Kind (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McDermott (D),
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
David Reichert (R),
Mike Simpson (R),
Adam Smith (D),
Greg Walden (R),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. (on 12/01/2015)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4131/all-info | 12/02/2015 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr4131/BILLS-114hr4131ih.pdf | 07/05/2016 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr4131/BILLS-114hr4131ih.pdf.pdf | 07/05/2016 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114hr4131ih/pdf/BILLS-114hr4131ih.pdf | 12/02/2015 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114hr4131ih/pdf/BILLS-114hr4131ih.pdf.pdf | 12/02/2015 |
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