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7 rows where bill_type = "sconres" and policy_area = "Native Americans" sorted by introduced_date descending

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bill_id congress bill_type bill_number title policy_area introduced_date ▲ latest_action_date latest_action_text origin_chamber sponsor_name sponsor_state sponsor_party sponsor_bioguide_id cosponsor_count summary_text update_date url
117-sconres-28 117 sconres 28 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that September 30 should be observed as a national day of remembrance for the Native American children who died while attending a United States Indian boarding school and recognizing, honoring, and supporting the survivors of Indian boarding schools, their families, and their communities. Native Americans 2022-01-20 2022-01-21 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] AK R M001153 4 This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that there should be a national day of remembrance for the Native American children who died while attending an Indian boarding school in the United States. 2023-03-08T20:12:35Z  
115-sconres-51 115 sconres 51 A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of S. 140. Native Americans 2018-11-15 2018-11-27 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Senate Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] SD R T000250 0 Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 140 to amend the title. 2023-01-11T13:40:53Z  
114-sconres-49 114 sconres 49 Protection of the Right of Tribes to stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional Patrimony Resolution Native Americans 2016-07-14 2016-09-07 Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. Senate Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] NM D U000039 3 Protection of the Right of Tribes to stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional Patrimony Resolution or the PROTECT Patrimony Resolution Condemns the theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cultural items. Calls upon: (1) the Departments of the Interior, State, Commerce, Homeland Security, and Justice to consult with Native Americans in addressing this issue, to take affirmative action to stop these practices, and to secure repatriation of tribal cultural items; and (2) the Government Accountability Office to determine the scope of illegal trafficking in tribal cultural items and identify steps required to end such trafficking. Expresses support for restrictions on the export of tribal cultural items. 2023-01-11T13:33:10Z  
101-sconres-153 101 sconres 153 A concurrent resolution to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the tragedy at Wounded Knee Creek, State of South Dakota, December 29, 1890, wherein soldiers of the United States Army 7th Cavalry killed and wounded approximately 350-375 Indian men, women and children of Chief Big Foot's band of the Minneconjou Sioux, and to recognize the Year of Reconciliation declared by the State of South Dakota between the citizens of the State and the member bands of the Great Sioux Nation. Native Americans 1990-10-15 1990-10-25 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 18 Declares that the Congress, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre of December 29, 1890, acknowledges the historical significance of this event as the last armed conflict of the Indian wars period resulting in the tragic death and injury of approximately 350 to 375 Indian men, women, and children of Chief Big Foot's band of Minneconjou Sioux. Expresses the deep regret of the Congress on behalf of the United States to the descendants of the victims, survivors, and their respective tribal communities. Commends the efforts of reconciliation initiated by the State of South Dakota and the Wounded Knee Survivors Association. Expresses the support of the Congress for the establishment of a suitable Memorial to those slain at Wounded Knee which could inform the American public of the historic significance of the events and accurately portray the heroic and courageous campaign waged by the Sioux people to preserve and protect their lands and their way of life during this period. Expresses the commitment of the Congress to acknowledge and learn from our history, including the Wounded Knee Massacre, in order to provide a proper foundation for building an ever more humane, enlightened, and just society for the future. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
100-sconres-126 100 sconres 126 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress with respect to drug and alcohol free cultural events for Native peoples and to commend Spirit Days, Inc., for sponsoring a drug and alcohol free cultural event for Alaska Natives living in an urban environment. Native Americans 1988-06-23 1988-06-27 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress: (1) supporting and encouraging drug and alcohol free events to celebrate the heritage of America's Native peoples; and (2) commending Spirit Days, Incorporated, for its role in providing a drug and alcohol free cultural event for urban Eskimos, Aleuts, and Indians in Alaska. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
100-sconres-76 100 sconres 76 A concurrent resolution to acknowledge the contribution of the Iroquois Confederacy of Nations to the Development of the United States Constitution and to reaffirm the continuing government-to-government relationship between Indian tribes and the United States established in the Constitution. Native Americans 1987-09-16 1988-10-12 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 23 Acknowledges the historical debt of the United States to the Iroquois Confederacy and other Indian nations for their demonstration of democratic principles and their example of a free association of independent Indian nations. Reaffirms the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes. Reaffirms the trust responsibility and obligation of the Government to Indian tribes, including Alaska Natives. Acknowledges the need to exercise good faith in upholding treaties with the various tribes. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z  
94-sconres-212 94 sconres 212 A concurrent resolution relating to land claims of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Indians. Native Americans 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Senate Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME] ME D H000346 1 Expresses the sense of Congress that no action by or on behalf of the Joint Tribal Council for the Passamaquoddy or the Penobscot Tribe of the State of Maine shall lie for return of aboriginal lands, based on alleged violation of the 1790 Indian Non-Intercourse Act, and no defect in land title in the State of Maine based upon such claims shall be recognized in any court of law. Stipulates that pending or future causes of action for monetary damages arising out of such land claims are unaffected by this resolution. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  

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CREATE TABLE legislation (
    bill_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
    congress INTEGER,
    bill_type TEXT,
    bill_number INTEGER,
    title TEXT,
    policy_area TEXT,
    introduced_date TEXT,
    latest_action_date TEXT,
    latest_action_text TEXT,
    origin_chamber TEXT,
    sponsor_name TEXT,
    sponsor_state TEXT,
    sponsor_party TEXT,
    sponsor_bioguide_id TEXT,
    cosponsor_count INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
    summary_text TEXT,
    update_date TEXT,
    url TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_congress ON legislation(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);
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