As you all know, the Wounded Knee Massacre not only represents a low point in U.S.-Lakota relations, but it also serves as one of the darkest moments in our Nation's history.

This bill is an important step in our nation-to-nation relationship.

I am honored to be able to introduced President Frank Star Comes Out of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, and Chairman Ryman LeBeau of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.

the reason why I asked that question in particular is because this may very well have been put into a trust status.

I would simply point out that these two leaders have come together.

Moving forward, it is my hope that we can come together to acknowledge the history of the Wounded Knee Massacre and work to mend our history through reconciliation and mutual respect.

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Scott), and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Tuberville). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from Alabama…

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso). The result was announced--yeas 16, nays 83, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 191 Leg.] YEAS--16 Braun Cruz Daines Hagerty Hawley Johnson Kennedy Lankford…

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 39, nays 60, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 192 Leg.] YEAS--39 Blackburn Braun Britt Budd Cassidy Cornyn Cramer Cruz…

Our South Dakota Senators, Mike Rounds and John Thune, who offered this Senate companion bill to restore our lands to 'Indian country' status with reference to our 1868 Treaty deserve our gratitude.

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Perry).

I would inquire how much time remains in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 1 minute remaining.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 64 Offered by Mrs. Miller of Illinois The Acting…

Our Nation has always had a national commitment to infrastructure. Mr. Chairman, that has been true whether it has been the interstate highway system, universal telephone service, or rural electrification. We don't ask each rural county to…

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming, (Mr. Barrasso). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Baldwin). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 96, nays 2, as…

Our South Dakota Senators, Mike Rounds and John Thune, who offered this Senate companion bill to restore our lands to 'Indian country' status with reference to our 1868 Treaty deserve our gratitude.

[W]e have a tendency to think about dark days like Wounded Knee as in the ancient past, and we focus so much on those who died, those who were killed, those who were murdered that day, but we also have with us Cedric Broken Nose, who is a…

We urge Congress to quickly pass this bill and respectfully ask President Biden to sign it into law.