A bill to direct the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to transfer Indian skeleton remains to Indian tribes to provide for appropriate internment.
Indian Remains Reburial Act - Requires the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to determine the tribal origin of all Indian and Native Hawaiian skeletal remains under the control of the Institution which are determined to have originated in the year 1600 A.D. or later.
Directs the Secretary, upon the request of an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, to transfer the appropriate remains to such tribe or organization for the purpose of providing appropriate interment.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Referred to Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.
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