H.R. 2419 (108th): Native American Sacred Lands Act

Introduced:
Jun 11, 2003 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Rep. Nick Rahall II [D-WV3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on June 11, 2003, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 11, 2003
Cosponsors
17 cosponsors (16D, 1P) (show)
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Full Title

To protect sacred Native American Federal land from significant damage.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2003.
11 pages

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6/11/2003--Introduced.
Native American Sacred Lands Act - Requires managers of Federal land to: (1) accommodate meaningful access and use by Indian religious practitioners; (2) prevent significant damage to Indian sacred lands; and (3) consult with Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations before taking significant actions concerning such lands. Prohibits undertakings likely to cause significant damage to Indian sacred lands.
Grants Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations the right to petition the department or agency with administrative jurisdiction to have Federal lands designated as unsuitable for certain undertakings. Permits appeals through the Federal agency appeals board or in U. S. district courts. Provides relief through monetary damages, injunctions, or mandamus.
Provides for the withdrawal of lands determined to be unsuitable. Requires Federal land use plans to be modified accordingly. Protects the confidentiality of information in a petition as it pertains to traditional cultural practice, religion, or the significance and location of sacred land. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of such confidentiality. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to assist Indian tribes in activities under this Act (including the acquisition or management of sacred lands deemed unsuitable for undertaking under this Act). Authorizes the head of the department or agency with administrative jurisdiction over Federal sacred land to enter into cooperative agreements with tribes and take the land into trust for the benefit of the Indian tribe if the tribe manages the land to protect its sacredness. Requires the Secretary to consult with Indian tribes in developing regulations.

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  • Title 5: GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
  • Part I: THE AGENCIES GENERALLY
  • Chapter 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
  • Subchapter V: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES
  • Section 594: Powers and duties of the Conference
  • Title 16: CONSERVATION
  • Chapter 1A: HISTORIC SITES, BUILDINGS, OBJECTS, AND ANTIQUITIES
  • Subchapter II: NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  • Part C: General and Miscellaneous
  • Section 470w: Definitions
  • Title 28: JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
  • Part VI: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS
  • Chapter 161: UNITED STATES AS PARTY GENERALLY
  • Section 2412: Costs and fees
  • Title 43: PUBLIC LANDS
  • Chapter 35: FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
  • Subchapter II: LAND USE PLANNING AND LAND ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION
  • Section 1714: Withdrawals of lands
  • Other Citations
  • 5 U.S.C. 5

Statutes at Large

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  • 92 Stat. 2325