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Rescinding Medals of Honor for Wounded Knee Massacre

This act aims to revoke Medals of Honor awarded to soldiers for their actions during the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. The goal is to restore the integrity of the United States' highest military award, acknowledging that the massacre was not an act of gallantry. For citizens, this signifies a symbolic recognition of historical injustice and reaffirms the values that military decorations should represent.
Key points
All 20 Medals of Honor awarded for the events at Wounded Knee on December 29, 1890, are rescinded.
Names of these individuals will be removed from official Medal of Honor Rolls.
Individuals whose medals are rescinded are not required to return them and will not lose any federal benefits.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3609
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
Process start date: 2025-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Remove the Stain Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3609.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All 20 Medals of Honor awarded for the events at Wounded Knee on December 29, 1890, are rescinded.
  • Names of these individuals will be removed from official Medal of Honor Rolls.
  • Individuals whose medals are rescinded are not required to return them and will not lose any federal benefits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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