S. 105Introduced
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
Directs the Interior Department to place about 40 acres at Wounded Knee into restricted fee status for two Sioux Tribes and preserve it as a memorial and sacred site
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs the Interior Department to place about 40 acres at Wounded Knee into restricted fee status for two Sioux Tribes and preserve it as a memorial and sacred site
Key points
- Require memorial site maintenance
- Prohibit commercial development
- Prohibit gaming activity
- Direct restricted fee transfer
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-10-02 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersNative AmericansSouth DakotaState and local taxation