,i #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gjge ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,october #ai1 #bjah,mr4 ,pearce introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to enhance protections of ,native ,american cultural heritage1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,native ,american and ,native ,hawaiian ,cultural ,heritage ,protection ,act of #bjah4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,sec4 #c4 ,findings and purpose4 ,sec4 #d4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #e4 ,removal for the benefit of and return to ,indian ,tribes4 ,sec4 #f4 ,export restrictions and authorities4 ,sec4 #g4 ,voluntary return of ,native ,american and ,native ,hawaiian items4 ,sec4 #h4 ,halting international sales4 ,sec4 #i4 ,working groups4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection training4 ,sec4 #aa4 ,interagency working group4 #c4 ,findings and purpose 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress reaffirms ,house ,congressional ,resolution #abb of the #aadth ,congress1 in which ,congress stated its support for efforts to stop the theft1 illegal possession or sale1 transfer1 and export of ,tribal cultural items of ,american ,indians1 ,alaska ,natives1 and ,native ,hawaiians in the ,united ,states and internationally4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are to-- 7#a7 authorize permits that include removal for the benefit of and subsequent return to ,indian ,tribes of archaeological resources pursuant to the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act and objects of antiquity pursuant to the ,antiquities ,act2 7#b7 explicitly prohibit the exportation of ,native ,american cultural items obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 ,native ,american archaeological resources obtained in violation of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 and ,native ,american objects of antiquity obtained in violation of the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 confirm the authority of the ,president to request from foreign nations agreements or provisional measures under ,article #i of the ,convention on the ,means of ,prohibiting and ,preventing the ,illicit ,import1 ,export1 and ,transfer of ,ownership of ,cultural ,property1 #hbc ,u4,n4,t4,s4 #bca 7#aigb71 to facilitate the return of ,native ,american cultural items obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 ,native ,american archaeological resources obtained in violation of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 and ,native ,american objects of antiquity obtained in violation of the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#d7 create an export certification system to facilitate the export of lawfully possessed ,native ,american and ,native ,hawaiian items and the international repatriation of unlawfully exported covered items2 7#e7 establish a ,federal framework to facilitate individuals' and organizations' voluntary return of ,native ,american items1 without regard for whether such items were obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 or the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#f7 establish a ,federal framework in order to halt international sale of ,native ,american cultural items obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 ,native ,american archaeological resources obtained in violation of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 and ,native ,american objects of antiquity obtained in violation of the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#g7 establish working groups to provide recommendations to identify and facilitate the voluntary return of ,native ,american items and to identify ,native ,american cultural items obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 ,native ,american archaeological resources obtained in violation of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 and ,native ,american objects of antiquity obtained in violation of the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#h7 require ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection to provide training to identify covered items2 and 7#i7 establish an interagency working group to ensure communication between all ,federal agencies to successfully implement the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq471 the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 and the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #d4 ,definitions ,in this ,act1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,archaeological resource ,the term archaeological resource has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;bb74 7#b7 ,covered item ,the term covered item means ,native ,american cultural items as defined in section #b of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja71 ,native ,american archaeological resources as defined in section #c of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;bb71 or ,native ,american objects of antiquity within the meaning of the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,cultural affiliation ,the term cultural affiliation has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja74 7#d7 ,cultural items ,the term cultural items has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja74 7#e7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja74 7#f7 ,native american ,the term ,native ,american has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja74 7#g7 ,native hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja74 7#h7 ,object of antiquity ,the term object of antiquity means an item within the meaning of the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #e4 ,removal for the benefit of and return to ,indian ,tribes 7a7 ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act ,the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi is amended-- 7#a7 in section #d7;b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;cc7b77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or for the benefit of an ,indian ,tribe after public interest2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting an ,indian ,tribe or before a suitable university2 and 7#b7 in section #e 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;dd7 by inserting and such ,indian or ,indian ,tribe shall have the right of first refusal after jurisdiction over such lands4 7b7 ,antiquities ,act ,section #cbjcjb7;b7 of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe1 before a reputable museum2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting by a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe or before in a public museum and adding at the end 1 provided that the federally recognized ,indian ,tribe with the closest cultural affiliation shall have the right of first refusal4 #f4 ,export restrictions and authorities 7a7 ,voluntary return of covered items ,whoever seeks to export a covered item without a required export certification but voluntarily returns the covered item to the ,indian ,tribe with a likely cultural affiliation prior to active investigation shall not be prosecuted for such violation with respect to the covered item4 ,the process of obtaining an export certification does not qualify as active investigation4 7b7 ,export restriction 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be unlawful for any person to export or otherwise transport from the ,united ,states ,native ,american cultural items obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 ,native ,american archaeological resources obtained in violation of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 and ,native ,american objects of antiquity obtained in violation of the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and covered items under active ,federal investigation4 7#b7 ,penalties ,any person who violates paragraph 7#a7 knowing that the covered items were obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 or the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be fined in accordance with section #cega of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall be imprisoned for not more than #a year for a first violation and not more than #aj years for a second or subsequent violation4 7c7 ,export certification 7#a7 ,when export certification required 7,a7 ,prohibition on export without certification ,no covered item may be exported from the ,united ,states without first having obtained an export certification in accordance with this subsection4 7,b7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with ,indian ,tribes1 publish in the ,federal ,register a notice that includes-- 7i7 a description of characteristics typical of covered items which shall be sufficiently specific and precise to ensure export certification is required only of such covered items and that fair notice is given to exporters and other persons as to which items require an export certification2 and 7ii7 a description of items that do not qualify as covered items and therefore do not require an export certification under this paragraph1 which shall-- 7,i7 clarify that objects made for commercial purposes generally do not qualify as a covered item2 and 7,,ii7 clarify that in some circumstances receipts or certifications issued by ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal artisans may be used as evidence to demonstrate a particular item does not qualify as a covered item4 7#b7 ,eligibility for export certification ,a covered item1 absent an ongoing ,federal investigation1 shall be deemed eligible for export certification if it-- 7,a7 was not obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 or the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the export of the covered item would not otherwise violate any other provision of ,federal law2 7,b7 was excavated or removed pursuant to a permit issued under section #d of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;cc7 or section #cbjcjb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 or in compliance with section #c7;c7 of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb7;c771 if the permit for excavation or removal authorizes export1 and the export of the covered item would not otherwise violate any other provision of ,federal law2 or 7,c7 is accompanied with a confirmation from an ,indian ,tribe confirming the person's right of possession1 as defined in section #b of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja71 to the covered item1 or confirming that the ,indian ,tribe has relinquished title or control1 as provided for in section #c of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb71 of the covered item1 and the export of the covered item would not otherwise violate any other provision of ,federal law4 7#c7 ,export certification procedures 7,a7 ,export certification process 7i7 ,attestation ,an attestation shall be made by the exporter through one of the procedures set forth below stating that to the best of the applicant's knowledge and belief1 the applicant is not exporting a ,native ,american cultural item obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 a ,native ,american archaeological resource obtained in violation of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 or a ,native ,american object of antiquity obtained in violation of the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,attestation form ,an attestation form1 which shall describe and provide a picture of the covered items1 shall be submitted by an exporter as an electronic filing through the ,automated ,export ,system 7,,aes7 for all commercial shipments including covered items4 ,an exporter's attestation shall be required for covered items prior to the issuance of an export certification under the ,,aes system4 7iii7 ,information provided by ,,cbp ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall provide to the ,secretary the information in electronic declarations that include covered items4 7iv7 ,export certification required ,all covered items must receive an export certification through the ,,aes system regardless of monetary value4 7v7 ,false statements ,any willful or knowing false statement made on an attestation document described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 shall-- 7,i7 subject the applicant to criminal penalties pursuant to section #ajja of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,,ii7 prohibit the applicant from receiving an export certification for covered items through attestation in the future4 ,these penalties do not attach to the covered item for future exports but rather to the applicant4 7,b7 ,issuance of export certification 7i7 ,for commercial shipments valued at less than #b1ejj4jj that include covered items1 the exporter shall complete the attestation process and will immediately receive an export certification from ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection through the ,,aes system4 ,the exporter is not required to obtain an ,internal ,transaction ,number 7,,itn74 7ii7 ,for commercial shipments valued at #b1ejj or more that include covered items-- 7,i7 the exporter must complete the attestation process2 7,,ii7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection must consult with the ,secretary and with ,native ,american tribes and ,native ,hawaiian organizations regarding issuing an export certification2 7,,iii7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection will issue an export certification through the ,,aes system-- 7aa7 within #f days of completion of the attestation process unless credible evidence is provided that indicates the covered item was obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 or the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 or of other ,united ,states law or the covered item is under active ,federal investigation2 or 7bb7 with notice to the exporter1 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection can extend the review of an application for certification for up to #cj days if credible evidence is provided which requires investigation1 after which certification shall be approved or denied1 consistent with clause 7iii72 and 7,,iv7 once ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection issues the export certification and upon completion of the ,,aes application1 the exporter will receive an ,internal ,transaction ,number 7,,itn7 through ,,aes4 7iii7 ,rule of construction ,denial of export certification shall not in itself enable seizure or in any way affect the legal status of an item under existing ,united ,states law4 7iv7 ,additional evidence ,if an export certification is delayed or denied1 notice shall be given to the exporter1 who may provide ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection with evidence to establish that the covered item is not prohibited from export4 7,c7 ,revocation of export certification ,if credible new evidence is provided that indicates a covered item that received an export certification was obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 or ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other ,federal law1 or is under active ,federal investigation1 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection may immediately revoke export certification if prior to export1 and shall obtain approval of a ,united ,states court to revoke the export certification1 after export has taken place4 ,in making a determination about whether revocation is warranted1 ,indian ,tribes and ,native ,hawaiian organizations shall be consulted4 7,d7 ,seizure and forfeiture 7i7 ,seizure ,any covered item that a person is attempting to export without an export certification described in this subsection shall be subject to seizure by ,united ,states customs officers and a ,notice of ,detention shall be issued to the exporter4 7ii7 ,forfeiture ,a covered item seized under clause 7i7 that is found to be obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 or the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be forfeited1 consistent with chapter #df of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,federal ,government or repatriated to the ,indian ,tribe pursuant to the process provided for under the law under which it is found to be obtained in violation4 ,the provisions of section #ihc7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to any forfeiture under this ,act4 7iii7 ,return to exporter ,a covered item seized under clause 7i7 for which credible evidence does not establish within #fj days that it was obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb7;c7 et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 or the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be returned to the exporter but shall not receive an export certification at that time4 7,e7 ,appeal ,if the ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection denies an export certification1 issues a ,detention ,notice1 or seizes a covered item under this subsection1 the applicant shall1 upon request1 be given a hearing on the record4 7,f7 ,information in filings ,the ,secretary shall make information on the covered items included in the filings available to ,native ,american tribes and ,native ,hawaiian organizations via a secure website or other method in compliance with ,,aes procedures4 7d7 ,agreements ,to request return from foreign countries ,the ,president is authorized to request from a ,state ,party agreements or provisional measures subject to the limitations of ,article #i of the ,convention on the ,means of ,prohibiting and ,preventing the ,illicit ,import1 ,export and ,transfer of ,ownership of ,cultural ,property1 #hbc ,u4,n4,t4,s4 #bca 7#aigb71 to request the return from the ,state ,party cultural items that were obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 ,native ,american archaeological resources obtained in violation of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 and ,native ,american objects of antiquity obtained in violation of the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #g4 ,voluntary return of ,native ,american and ,native ,hawaiian items 7a7 ,liaison ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,state shall each designate a liaison to facilitate the voluntary return of ,native ,american items4 7b7 ,trainings and workshops ,the individuals listed in subsection 7a7 shall hold trainings and workshops for representatives of ,indian ,tribes and ,native ,hawaiian organizations and collectors1 dealers1 other individuals and organizations regarding the voluntary return of ,native ,american items4 7c7 ,referrals 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall refer individuals and organizations to one or more ,indian ,tribes or ,native ,hawaiian organizations with a likely cultural affiliation to ,native ,american items for the purpose of facilitating the voluntary return of ,native ,american items4 7#b7 ,referral representatives ,the ,secretary shall compile a list of representatives from each ,indian ,tribe and ,native ,hawaiian organization for purposes of referral under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with ,indian ,tribes and ,native ,hawaiian organizations before making a referral under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,third-party experts ,the ,secretary may utilize third parties with relevant expertise1 including universities1 museums1 dealers1 collector organizations1 and others1 in making determinations regarding to which ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization an individual or organization should be referred under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,legal liability ,this section shall not impose additional penalties or legal liability4 7e7 ,immunity ,any person who voluntarily returns covered items prior to active investigation shall have immunity from criminal prosecution for taking or holding such items4 7f7 ,repatriation under native american graves protection and repatriation act ,the voluntary return provisions of this section shall apply to a specific ,native ,american item only to the extent that the repatriation provisions under section #g of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjje7 do not apply4 7g7 ,tax documentation ,voluntary return facilitation shall include provision for tax documentation of deductible gifts of ,native ,american items to ,native ,american tribes and ,native ,hawaiian organizations4 #h4 ,halting international sales 7a7 ,request ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization ,an ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization may submit to the liaison designated by the ,secretary of ,state a request that the ,united ,states become involved in halting the international sale of ,native ,american cultural items obtained in violation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq4 or #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aagj71 ,native ,american archaeological resources obtained in violation of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 and ,native ,american objects of antiquity obtained in violation of the ,antiquities ,act under section #ahff7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,such a request shall include-- 7#a7 a certification that the ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization submits evidence the item was illegally removed or trafficked in violation of ,federal law2 and 7#b7 any other relevant information establishing that the item is protected under ,federal law4 7b7 ,department of state action ,not later than #ae days after receipt of a request under subsection 7a7 or before the sale is finalized1 whichever is sooner1 the ,secretary of ,state shall contact-- 7#a7 the foreign government and person intending to sell the item to request that-- 7,a7 the sale not take place2 and 7,b7 the item be returned to the relevant ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization2 and 7#b7 the ,department of ,justice to transmit the request and any other relevant information4 7c7 ,department of justice action 7#a7 ,in general ,upon receipt of a request from the ,secretary of ,state under subsection 7b71 the ,attorney ,general shall contact the appropriate ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization to consult the ,tribe or organization regarding legal options with regard to the sale or intended sale of the item1 which may include filing criminal charges domestically or abroad against the seller or the foreign government or person intending to sell the item4 7#b7 ,consultation with ,indian ,tribe and ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the ,attorney ,general shall consult the appropriate ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization regarding whether to initiate legal action and whether any legal action that the ,attorney ,general commenced should be dismissed1 in order to facilitate voluntary return of the item4 7#c7 ,requests from tribe ,in the case that an ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization submits to the ,attorney ,general a request that the ,attorney ,general cease pursuing legal action with regard to the sale of the ,indian ,tribe's or ,native ,hawaiian organization's item1 the ,attorney ,general shall promptly cease pursuing such legal action4 #i4 ,working groups 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall convene a working group consisting of representatives of ,indian ,tribes and ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 and a working group consisting of ,native ,american and ,native ,hawaiian art dealers1 collectors1 and museums to advise the ,federal ,government4 ,the ,secretary's liaison designated to facilitate voluntary return under section #g shall be the main point of contact4 7b7 ,recommendations ,the working group convened under subsection 7a7 may provide recommendations regarding-- 7#a7 identification of which ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization may be associated with an item for purposes of taking action under this ,act2 7#b7 the voluntary return of items by collectors1 dealers1 and other individuals and organizations that hold such items2 7#c7 the elimination of illegal commerce in items in the ,united ,states and foreign markets2 and 7#d7 the repatriation to ,indian ,tribes and ,native ,hawaiian organizations of items that have been illegally removed or trafficked in violation of ,federal law4 7c7 ,agency and committee assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the agencies and committees described in paragraph 7#b7 shall provide information and assistance to the working groups convened under subsection 7a7 upon request by the working groups4 7#b7 ,agencies and committees ,the agencies and committees described in this subsection are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,department of the ,interior4 7,b7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7,c7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,d7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7,e7 ,the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,review ,committee established under section #h of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjf74 7,f7 ,any other relevant ,federal agency4 #aj4 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection training ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,commissioner of ,customs and ,border ,protection1 shall require all appropriate personnel of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection to participate in training to identify covered items for purposes of this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act4 #aa4 ,interagency working group 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall convene an interagency working group consisting of representatives from the ,departments of ,interior1 ,justice1 ,state1 and ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,goals ,the goals of the working group are to facilitate repatriation to ,indian ,tribes and ,native ,hawaiian organizations of items that have been illegally removed or trafficked in violation of ,federal law2 to protect such items still in ,indian ,tribes' and ,native ,hawaiian organizations' possession2 and to improve ,federal agencies' implementation of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq471 the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq471 and other relevant laws4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the interagency working group shall aid in implementation of other provisions of this ,act1 including regarding voluntary return of ,native ,american items and halting international sales1 and shall collaborate with the working groups created pursuant to this ,act4