Contact Congress about H.R. 6206: Protect Culturally Sensitive Information Act

Tribal Governments could mark cultural and religious information — like sacred site locations and burial grounds — as confidential, blocking federal agencies from releasing it publicly. The protection would apply to both new and previously shared information, with limited exceptions for court orders.

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Protect Culturally Sensitive Information Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Latest action on H.R. 6206: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Who this affects: This bill primarily affects federally recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Native groups, and Native Hawaiian Organizations — giving them direct control over how their cultural information is handled by the federal government. Federal agencies across the board would need to change how they store, share, and respond to requests for this type of information. Researchers, journalists, and the general public could lose access to some government-held records about Native cultural and religious sites.

Why this matters: Sacred sites and burial grounds have been disturbed or exploited when their locations become public. This bill would give Native communities a legal tool to keep that information confidential — something that currently depends on inconsistent agency-by-agency practices. It represents a significant shift in how the federal government handles cultural information from Indigenous communities.

Key provisions in H.R. 6206

• Tribal Governments and authorized representatives could label information given to any federal agency as "culturally sensitive" — covering sacred sites, burial grounds, cultural items, and religious practices.
• The protection applies both to information shared after the bill becomes law and to qualifying information agencies already have on file.
• Agencies must consult with the relevant Tribe or authorized representative on how to store culturally sensitive information and which other federal entities can access it.
• Designated information would be fully exempt from FOIA disclosure and cannot be released publicly under any other law or in federal publications.
• Disclosure is allowed in response to a court order or subpoena, but agencies and courts must take steps to reduce potential harm — such as redacting documents, sealing filings, or reviewing them privately.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 6206

What is H.R. 6206?

Tribal Governments could mark cultural and religious information — like sacred site locations and burial grounds — as confidential, blocking federal agencies from releasing it publicly. The protection would apply to both new and previously shared information, with limited exceptions for court orders.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 6206?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 6206?

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