H.R. 5268 · 116th Congress
Stolen Heritage Prevention Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Wm. Clay
- Introduced
- 2019-11-26
- Latest action
- 2019-11-26 · Introduced in House
Summary
Stolen Heritage Prevention Act of 2019
This bill establishes criminal offenses for (1) using wire, radio, or television communication to fraudulently obtain federal benefits provided to individuals because of their status as Indians; and (2) selling a tribal identification card to an individual who is not a member of an Indian tribe without disclosing on the card that the individual is ineligible for federal benefits afforded to Indians.