(A) Native American human remains; or 
(B) culturally, historically, or archaeologi-
cally significant objects, resources, patrimony, 
or other items that are affiliated with a Native 
American culture. 
SEC. 4. VOLUNTARY RETURN OF TANGIBLE CULTURAL 
HERITAGE. 
(a) POLICY.—It shall be the policy of the United 
States to encourage the voluntary return of tangible cul-
tural heritage to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian orga-
nizations by collectors, dealers, and other individuals and 
non-Federal organizations that hold such heritage. 
(b) LIAISON.—The Secretary and the Secretary of 
State shall each designate a liaison to facilitate the vol-
untary return of tangible cultural heritage. 
(c) TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS.—The individuals 
listed in subsection (b) shall hold trainings and workshops 
for representatives of Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian 
organizations and collectors, dealers, and other individuals 
and non-Federal organizations regarding the voluntary re-
turn of tangible cultural heritage. 
(d) REFERRALS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall refer in-
dividuals and organizations to one or more Indian 
tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations with a likely 
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cultural affiliation to tangible cultural heritage for 
the purpose of facilitating the voluntary return of 
tangible cultural heritage. 
(2) REFERRAL
REPRESENTATIVES.—The Sec-
retary shall compile a list of representatives from 
each Indian tribe and Native Hawaiian organization 
for purposes of referral under paragraph (1). 
(3) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall con-
sult with Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organi-
zations that possess unique expertise in their cul-
tural heritage before making a referral under para-
graph (1). 
(4) THIRD-PARTY
EXPERTS.—The Secretary 
may utilize knowledgeable experts from regional aca-
demic institutions and museums to aid in making 
determinations regarding to which Indian tribe or 
Native Hawaiian organization an individual or orga-
nization should be referred under paragraph (1). 
SEC. 5. TRIBAL WORKING GROUP. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall convene a 
tribal working group consisting of representatives of In-
dian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to advise 
the Federal Government. 
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(b) RECOMMENDATIONS.—The tribal working group 
convened under subsection (a) may provide recommenda-
tions regarding— 
(1) the return of tangible cultural heritage by 
collectors, dealers, and other individuals and non- 
Federal organizations that hold such tangible cul-
tural heritage; 
(2) the elimination of illegal commerce in tan-
gible cultural heritage in the United States and for-
eign markets; and 
(3) the repatriation to Indian tribes and Native 
Hawaiian organizations of tangible cultural heritage 
that have been illegally removed or trafficked in vio-
lation of Federal law. 
(c) AGENCY AND COMMITTEE ASSISTANCE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The agencies and commit-
tees described in paragraph (2) shall provide infor-
mation and assistance to the tribal working group 
convened under subsection (a) upon request by the 
tribal working group. 
(2) AGENCIES AND COMMITTEES.—The agen-
cies and committees described in this paragraph are 
the following: 
(A) The Department of the Interior. 
(B) The Department of Justice. 
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(C) The Department of Homeland Secu-
rity. 
(D) The Department of State. 
(E) The Native American Graves Protec-
tion and Repatriation Review Committee estab-
lished under section 8 of the Native American 
Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 
U.S.C. 3006). 
(F) The Cultural Property Advisory Com-
mittee established under section 306 of the 
Convention on Cultural Property Implementa-
tion Act (19 U.S.C. 2605). 
(G) Any other relevant Federal agency. 
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