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S.1271: Enhanced Protection of Our Cultural Heritage Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced June 17, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 17, 2003
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Bill Summary
Enhanced Protection of Our Cultural Heritage Act of 2003 - Amends the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 to increase penalties for violating, or counseling, procuring, soliciting, or employing another to violate prohibitions regarding: (1) unauthorized excavation, removal, damage, alteration, or defacement of archaeological resources; (2) trafficking in archaeological resources the excavation or removal of which was wrongful under...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| June 17, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |