I was very pleased your committee visited Santa Fe for a Field Hearing on Modernizing the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) on July 7th 2017.

And I think it's important as a priority, and I will be conveying that to whoever becomes the next U.S. attorney.

Now, Mr. Martinez, like any agency, we are oftentimes forced to juggle priorities when we have limited resources.

I just really want to thank this panel... I think all of us... we've learned a lot.

if you can incorporate that requirement in the statute itself, that's going to make a difference.

it's crucial that this statute have--it makes clear that there should be an indelible country of origin marking.

you don't necessarily need a criminal conviction in order to do a forfeiture, is that correct, or would you be recommending the two be combined together?

Well, we really appreciate your effort on this front and look forward to sharing and visiting with you.

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.

Do tribal governments play a role or could they play a role in certifying authentic Native American arts and crafts for sale online?