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 fateful battle; and (3) encourage peace and brotherhood among people of all races. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress, after the completion of public hearings, a proposal for the appropriate name for the site. Authorizes appropriations.
For Further Action See H.R.848.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Field Hearings Held in Billings, Montana.
For Further Action See H.R.848.
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