S 2869 · 101th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to authorize the establishment of a memorial at Custer Battlefield National Monument to honor the Indians who fought in the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1990-07-18· Sponsored by Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.(1990-07-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to design, construct, and maintain a memorial at the Custer Battlefield National Monument in Montana to: (1) honor and recognize the Indians who fought to preserve their land and culture in the Battle of the Little Bighorn; (2) provide visitors with an improved understanding of the events leading up to and the consequences of the Battle; and (3) encourage peace and brotherhood among people of all races. Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory Committee for a Native American Memorial at Custer National Monument. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican