To prohibit the excavation of Native American burial sites and removal of the contents thereof, and for other purposes.
Native American Burial Site Preservation Act of 1989 - Prohibits the excavation of, or removal of contents from, Native American burial sites unless such excavations and removals are authorized by State law.
Prescribes civil penalties for violations of this Act.
Became Public Law No: 101-601.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Committee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Received from Army Corps of Engineers.
See H.R.5237.
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