Biden-backed bill locks in tribal control of 40 acres at Wounded Knee as a protected memorial site
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Became Public Law No: 119-61.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8685)
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Local report on Senate passage of the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act, sending it to the president for signature; explains restricted-fee status and tribal ownership.
Article summarizes the law’s provisions: restricted-fee status, tax exemption, tribal jurisdiction, DOI survey/legal corrections timeline, existing easements preserved, and gaming prohibition.
Syndicated write-up describing the act’s restricted-fee designation for the Wounded Knee site, prohibition on sale without consent, tax exemption, tribal jurisdiction, and gaming ban.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
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