About 40 acres at Wounded Knee would be protected for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. The land could not be taxed, sold without major consent, or used for gambling.
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Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act is a Senate bill signed into law. The latest recorded action: Became Public Law No: 119-61.
Latest action on H.R. 165: Became Public Law No: 119-61.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe because it gives them protected control of land at Wounded Knee. It also affects the Oglala Sioux Tribe's government because that Tribe would have civil and criminal authority over the site. Local governments and utility providers would still have to follow existing access, service, and utility agreements. Visitors and the public could see the site managed as a memorial and sacred place, but the bill does not create or pay for specific visitor facilities.
Why this matters: This matters because the bill changes who has secure control over part of the Wounded Knee Massacre site. The site has deep historic and spiritual meaning for the Sioux Tribes. Restricted fee status would help protect the land from taxes, sale, or transfer without strong consent rules. It could also make it easier for the Tribes to manage the site under their own agreement. The bill does not spell out future memorial plans or economic effects, so those results remain uncertain.
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Officially: Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
About 40 acres at Wounded Knee would be protected for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. The land could not be taxed, sold without major consent, or used for gambling.
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Where it stands
Signed into law
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
Latest: Became Public Law No: 119-61. (12/19/2025)
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