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Government Affairs Archives

SAA’s Government Affairs program has been protecting archaeological interests for more than a decade. This archive shows many of public policy positions and actions our volunteers and staff have taken in defense of the archaeological record in the United States and internationally. View current efforts to defend archaeological sites and artifacts.

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27 Feb 2015
SAA, preservation groups sign letter in support of increased appropriations for the Historic Preservation Fund Date: 27 Feb 2015
01 Mar 2015
UCS, NTHP and SAA issue “A Call to Action on Climate Impacts and Cultural Heritage” Date: 01 Mar 2015
18 Mar 2015
SAA testimony on FY2016 cultural resources program budget Date: 18 Mar 2015
31 Mar 2015
SAA requests consulting party status for Desert Renewable Energy project Date: 31 Mar 2015
08 Apr 2015
Dr. Antonaccio letter on behalf of SAA and AIA in support of renewal of import restrictions on archaeological materials from Italy Date: 08 Apr 2015
08 Apr 2015
Dr. Antonaccio remarks on behalf of SAA and AIA in support of renewal of import restrictions on archaeological materials from Italy Date: 08 Apr 2015
22 Apr 2015
Preservation groups express strong oppposition to NHPA amendment in National Defense Authorization Act Date: 22 Apr 2015
12 May 2015
Preservation groups express strong oppposition to NHPA amendment in National Defense Authorization Act Date: 12 May 2015
09 Jul 2015
SAA letter in opposition to proposed closing of Illinois State Museum Date: 09 Jul 2015
02 Sep 2015
SAA submits comments on draft Desert Renewable Energy Programmatic Agreement Date: 02 Sep 2015
09 Sep 2015
Dr. Robert Drennan testifies on behalf of SAA in favor of renewal of MOU with Colombia Date: 09 Sep 2015
13 Oct 2015
SAA issues statement regarding alleged removal of artifacts from set of feature film Date: 13 Oct 2015
30 Oct 2015
Preservation groups issue support letter for S. 1887, a bill to increase protections for international cultural resources Date: 30 Oct 2015
13 Nov 2015
SAA expresses opposition to scheduled auction of Native American cultural items Date: 13 Nov 2015
02 Dec 2015
SAA expresses opposition to scheduled auction of Native American cultural items Date: 02 Dec 2015
10 Dec 2015
Preservation groups urge Congress to approve payment of U.S. World Heritage dues to UNESCO Date: 10 Dec 2015
15 Jan 2016
SAA sends letter in opposition to proposed Wisconsin anti-preservation bill Date: 15 Jan 2016
02 Feb 2016
SAA submits comments on World Bank revised draft environmental and social safeguards Date: 02 Feb 2016
02 Feb 2016
SAA expresses opposition to anti-preservation bills in the Florida Senate Date: 02 Feb 2016
02 Feb 2016
SAA expresses opposition to anti-preservation bills in the Florida House Date: 02 Feb 2016