H.R.165 — Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
House Roll Call
H.R.165
| Bill | H.R.165 — Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 416 / Nay 0 / Present 0 / Not Voting 17 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 216 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 200 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
The Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act (HR 165) aims to establish a memorial at the site of the Wounded Knee Massacre, which occurred on December 29, 1890, in South Dakota. This legislation seeks to honor the memory of the Lakota Sioux individuals who lost their lives during this tragic event and to preserve the site as a sacred place of reflection and education.
The bill designates the Wounded Knee site as a national memorial, thereby granting it protections and resources typically afforded to national parks and memorials. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to manage the site, which includes the ability to acquire land, develop visitor facilities, and create educational programs that highlight the historical significance of the massacre and its impact on Native American communities.
Funding for the memorial’s establishment and ongoing maintenance is anticipated to come from federal appropriations, grants, and donations. The bill emphasizes collaboration with local tribes, particularly the Oglala Sioux Tribe, to ensure that the memorial reflects the cultural and historical perspectives of the Lakota people.
Key beneficiaries of this legislation include Native American communities, historians, educators, and the general public, who will gain access to a site that serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by Indigenous peoples in the United States. The memorial is intended to foster reconciliation and understanding of the historical injustices experienced by Native Americans.
The latest action on HR 165 indicates that it has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, specifically Calendar No. 177, signaling its potential for further consideration and debate in the Senate. The timeline for subsequent actions remains contingent on Senate scheduling and legislative priorities.
Yea (416)
K
Ken Calvert
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
