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This bill establishes a federal coordinator to lead government-wide efforts in protecting international cultural property and preventing the illegal trafficking of stolen artifacts. It specifically imposes import restrictions on archaeological materials from Syria to ensure that the sale of looted items does not fund criminal or terrorist organizations. For the public, these measures strengthen oversight of the antiquities market and help ensure that historical items sold or displayed in the United States are legally and ethically sourced.
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