Good afternoon Vice Chairman Udall and Senator Heinrich.

When someone steals and sells a tribe's cultural patrimony, they are stealing that tribe's traditions and identity.

it's had really devastating effects economically, as I said, passing down the traditions.

We really appreciate that.

How often--what has the relationship been like with some of those large online vendor platforms?

I want to thank Senator Udall for shining a light on this issue.

Is that possible, apart, because of Fish and Wildlife's role in also working with foreign countries?

You want to look at enhancements to the Act, and you want that Act to act as a deterrent.

I would like to see them change the term 'Indian' and look more at cultural affiliation for artists.

I think all of our witnesses are very much in agreement there.

It looks like, Chief Woody, you agree with that.

I would just advise everybody to look at the reporting that's out there, because there's some very good reporting that I think elucidates some of these issues.

Thank you so much, Mr. Maybee. And you've got a real--like all of the witnesses here--they all have real expertise and something to offer here.

Fake art drives down prices, forces Native Americans to quit their crafts and devalues Native American art.

I think we still need to move forward.

So that's your best guess at this point.

The primary purpose of the IACA is to protect Indian artists and businesses, tribal economics and culture.

I would like to acknowledge the former chairman of the Committee, this Committee, this Senate Indian Affairs Committee, Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell.