H.R. 165 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
H.R. 165 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Dusty Johnson. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 119-61
What it does
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act This act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseJan 22, 2025
- Passed the SenateDec 11, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentDec 18, 2025
- Became lawDec 19, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-61. (Dec 19, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 22, 2025 · Passed416–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site ActHouse · Jan 22, 2025
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Other Native Americans bills in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 42: Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
- H.R. 43: Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025
- H.R. 410: Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
- S. 723: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
- H.R. 2815: Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025
- S. 254: ARTIST Act
- S. 550: A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in…
- H.R. 504: Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- H.R. 3654: TERRA Act
- S. 3878: A bill to establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated…
Committees
- Indian Affairs Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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