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HR 3609

Remove the Stain Act

119th Congress Introduced by Angie Craig and 11 co-sponsors

Summary of H.R. 3609: Remove the Stain Act OverviewThe Remove the Stain Act (H.R. 3609) is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 23, 2025. The bill's primar

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Bill Summary · HR 3609

Summary of H.R. 3609: Remove the Stain Act

Overview

The Remove the Stain Act (H.R. 3609) is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 23, 2025. The bill's primary purpose is to rescind the Medals of Honor that were awarded to U.S. Army soldiers for their actions during the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the Secretary of the Army to review the Medals of Honor awarded for the Wounded Knee Massacre and determine which were unjustly or improperly awarded
  • Directs the Secretary to rescind those Medals of Honor and notify the recipients or their descendants
  • Prohibits the future award of Medals of Honor for actions related to the Wounded Knee Massacre

Impact and Affected Parties

  • The bill would affect the 20 U.S. Army soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor for their role in the Wounded Knee Massacre, as well as their descendants.
  • If enacted, the bill would rescind these Medals of Honor, which have been viewed by many as honoring the unjustified killing of Native American civilians.
  • The bill is intended to acknowledge the wrongful nature of the Wounded Knee Massacre and remove the official military commendation for those actions.

Procedural Aspects

  • This bill was introduced in the House and has a companion bill (S. 1915) introduced in the Senate.
  • It has been referred to the House Armed Services Committee for consideration.
  • If passed by the House and Senate, the bill would require the Secretary of the Army to take the prescribed actions within 180 days of enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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