H.R. 165: Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-03 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-19 — Became Public Law No: 119-61. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-03):
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to complete all actions necessary to place approximately 40 acres of land in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, into restricted fee status for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Restricted fee status refers to land that is owned by a tribe or tribal member but is subject to restrictions by the United States against alienation (i.e., sale or transfer) or encumbrance (e.g., liens, leases, or rights-of-way) by operation of law.
The bill requires the land to be held and maintained as a memorial and sacred site, as outlined by the document titled Covenant Between the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and dated October 21, 2022. Further, it prohibits commercial development and gaming activity on the land.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 165 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 165?
H.R. 165 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 165 are available on congress.gov.
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