3.0.0 1255 2023-01-11T16:32:44Z 2023-01-11T16:32:44Z Senate S S 2007-05-01 110 hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing Referred to 2008-09-24T15:07:50Z hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing Referred to 2008-09-24T15:07:49Z slia00 Indian Affairs Committee Senate Other Reported by 2008-09-15T20:57:51Z Markup by 2008-06-19T19:22:38Z Referred to 2007-05-01T16:35:52Z S. Rept. 110-460 Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2008 110 7024 HR 2008-09-23 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Related bill CRS 2008-09-24 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2008-09-24 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2008-09-24 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2008-09-24 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2008-09-24 10:03:11 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2008-09-23 Senate Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9336-9338; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S9336-9337; text as passed Senate: CR S9337-9338) Floor 2008-09-23 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9336-9338; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S9336-9337; text as passed Senate: CR S9337-9338) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2008-09-15 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 961. Calendars 2008-09-15 slia00 Indian Affairs Committee Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with amendments. With written report No. 110-460. Committee 2008-09-15 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with amendments. With written report No. 110-460. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress slia00 Indian Affairs Committee 2008-06-19 slia00 Indian Affairs Committee Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. Committee 2007-05-01 slia00 Indian Affairs Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. IntroReferral 2007-05-01 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5393) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2007-05-01 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress M000303 Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] JOHN MCCAIN R AZ SIDNEY N K000352 Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] Jon Kyl R AZ Llewellyn 2007-05-01 True T000162 Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] CRAIG THOMAS R WY 2007-05-01 True D000407 Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] PETE DOMENICI R NM VICHI 2007-05-01 True D000432 Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] BYRON DORGAN D ND LESLIE 2008-09-22 False 2008-07-07T04:00:00Z S. 1255, Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2007 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/20034 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on June 19, 2008</p> 2008-07-07T04:00:00Z S. 1255, Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2007 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/20034 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on June 19, 2008 Native Americans Civil actions and liability Consumer affairs Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Fraud offenses and financial crimes Historical and cultural resources Native Americans 00 2007-05-01 Introduced in Senate 2007-07-09T19:52:18Z Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2007 - Amends the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 to: (1) authorize any federal law enforcement officer to conduct an investigation of an offense involving the sale of any good that is misrepresented as an Indian produced good or product that occurs on land under the jurisdiction of the federal government; and (2) authorize the Indian Arts and Crafts Board to refer such an alleged offense to any federal law enforcement officer (currently, just to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)) for appropriate investigation. Permits a federal law enforcement officer to investigate such an alleged offense regardless of whether such officer receives a referral from the Board.

Requires that the findings of an investigation of such an alleged offense by any federal department or agency be submitted to: (1) the Attorney General; or (2) the Board.

Provides for the Board, upon receiving the findings of such an investigation, to: (1) recommend to the Attorney General that criminal proceedings be initiated (current law); and (2) provide such support to the Attorney General relating to the criminal proceedings as the Attorney General determines to be appropriate. Allows the Board, in lieu of, or in addition to, any such criminal proceeding, to recommend that the Attorney General initiate a civil action.

Revises: (1) requirements for the initiation of civil actions for misrepresentation of Indian produced goods; and (2) penalties for the misrepresentation of such goods.

]]> 35 2008-09-23 Passed Senate amended 2008-12-04T20:35:37Z Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2008 - Amends the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 to: (1) authorize any federal law enforcement officer to conduct an investigation of an offense involving the sale of any item that is misrepresented as an Indian produced good or product that occurs on land under the jurisdiction of the federal government; and (2) authorize the Indian Arts and Crafts Board to refer an alleged violation to any federal law enforcement officer (currently, just to the Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI]) for appropriate investigation. Permits a federal law enforcement officer to investigate an alleged violation regardless of whether such officer receives a referral from the Board. Requires that the findings of an investigation of such an alleged violation by any federal department or agency be submitted to a federal or state prosecuting authority or the Board.

Authorizes the Board, upon receiving the findings of such an investigation, to: (1) recommend to the Attorney General that criminal proceedings be initiated (current law); and (2) provide such support to the Attorney General relating to the criminal proceedings as the Attorney General determines to be appropriate. Allows the Board, in lieu of or in addition to any such criminal proceeding, to recommend that the Attorney General initiate a civil action. Revises the definitions and requirements relating to civil actions for mispresentation of Indian produced goods and products.

Amends the federal criminal code to base criminal penalties for misrepresentation of Indian produced goods and products upon the value of such goods and products.

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