GHA Priority ID: Protect sacred Native American artifacts and collecting too.

GHA Priority  I. Restore balance in U.S. government policy in favor of fostering appreciation of ancient and indigenous cultures and the preservation of archeological and ethnographic artifacts for the education and enjoyment of the American public.

D. Protect sacred Native American artifacts and collecting too:
GHA considers that the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act, (STOP Act)  creates dangerous uncertainties for private owners of a wide range of Indian art, generated consumer confusion that would damage legitimate art dealers and tribal artisans, and a bureaucratic nightmare for the tribes. [the GHA discusses these detailed problems here]  GHA says it will be working with other interested collector and museum groups to ensure Congress is aware of serious concerns about this bill.

This is necessary to provide balance in US government policy, not treating one category of cultural artifact as privileged over other expressions of our nation's patrimony and allow appreciation of ancient and indigenous cultures and foster the preservation of archeological and ethnographic artifacts for the education and enjoyment of the American public.