👁️ #HR165 Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act has been published as officially passed by the House 📜!

📖 Summary: The Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to take necessary actions to hold certain land in restricted fee status by the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, specifically approximately 40 acres at the Wounded Knee site in South Dakota, which is significant due to its historical context related to the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890.

🤞 Intention: The bill aims to honor the memory of the Wounded Knee Massacre by ensuring that the site is preserved and managed by the tribes, thereby recognizing their sovereignty and historical significance.
  
⚔️ Threats: 
 · The bill may contribute to federal overreach by involving the Secretary of the Interior in tribal land management, which could set a precedent for future federal intervention in tribal affairs.
 · There is a risk of misallocation of federal resources if the bill leads to increased federal oversight or funding that could be redirected from other essential services.
 · The bill does not explicitly address the potential for federal regulations that could infringe on tribal autonomy in managing the land.

🛡️ Protections: 
 · The bill supports the sovereignty of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe by allowing them to hold land in restricted fee status, which protects it from state taxation and federal overreach.
 · It ensures that the land will be used for purposes defined by the tribes, thus respecting their cultural and historical practices.
 · The bill prevents the transfer of the land without the consent of Congress and the tribes, safeguarding tribal interests.

🙂 Winners:
 · Oglala Sioux Tribe
 · Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
 · Advocates for Native American rights and sovereignty

☹️ Losers:
 · State and local governments that may lose tax revenue from the land
 · Potentially other tribes or groups that may seek access to the site for cultural or historical reasons

🤖 Recommendations: 
 · Amend the bill to explicitly limit federal oversight and ensure that the tribes have full autonomy in managing the land without federal interference.
 · Include provisions that prevent the misallocation of funds and ensure that resources are used directly for the benefit of the tribes and the memorial site.

📋 Published: 2025-01-22 Source:
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