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US HR4131

US HR4131
Bring the Ancient One Home Act of 2015


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Introduced
11/30/2015
In Committee
12/01/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. (on 12/01/2015)

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