H.R.165

Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act

Complete·12/19/25

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to finalize actions for land to be held in restricted fee status by the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River.

The Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete actions necessary for certain land to be held in restricted fee status by the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. This includes finalizing documentation and minor corrections to the survey and legal description of the Tribal land. The land, located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, will remain owned by the Tribes, subject to their civil and criminal jurisdiction, and exempt from state or local taxation.

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Roll Call Votes

Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

2:30 PM

Senate Indian Affairs Hearing

History

Dec 19, 2025

House

Signed by President.

Dec 19, 2025

House

Became Public Law No: 119-61.

Dec 18, 2025

House

Presented to President.