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HR165
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act

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Roll Calls
410
Yea (latest vote)
0
Nay (latest vote)
House
2025-01-22 – 2025-01-22

About HR165

Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act

Policy Area: Native Americans

Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD)

Latest Action (2025-12-19): Became Public Law No: 119-61.

Summary

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.

Subjects: Federal-Indian relations, Indian lands and resources rights, Land transfers, South Dakota, State and local taxation

Who Voted How on HR165

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Vote Breakdown — HR165

How members voted on HR165. 1082 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yassamin Ansari (D-Arizona) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Barrett (R-Michigan) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Michael Baumgartner (R-Washington) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nicholas J. Begich (R-Alaska) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Wesley Bell (D-Missouri) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sheri Biggs (R-South Carolina) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Janelle S. Bynum (D-Oregon) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Robert P. Bresnahan (R-Pennsylvania) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2025-01-22 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR165?

HR165 is the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD). 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.

Who sponsored HR165?

HR165 was sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR165?

As of 2025-12-19, HR165 Became Public Law No: 119-61..

How did Congress vote on HR165?

HR165 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2025-01-22 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR165 cover?

HR165 is categorized under "Native Americans." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-native-americans/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR165?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.