US HB6206

Tribal Governments, Alaska Native Entities, and Native Hawaiian Organizations may designate information about sacred sites, burial locations, cultural items, and religious practices as "culturally sensitive information" exempt from Freedom of Information Act disclosure

Federal agencies receiving designated information must consult with the relevant Tribal Government or Authorized Representative to determine storage protocols and which federal entities may access the information

Consultations likely to involve culturally sensitive topics must be closed to the public upon tribal request, with all related records automatically designated as protected

If compelled by court order or subpoena to release protected information, agencies must notify affected tribes within 3 business days and work to mitigate adverse effects through redaction, sealing, or in camera review

Secretary of the Interior must establish best practices guidelines for handling culturally sensitive information, and all federal agencies must promulgate implementing regulations within 1 year of enactment