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Wounded Knee Land Protection Bill
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Wounded Knee Land Protection Bill

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Introduced11 months ago
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176.
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Why This Matters

This bill aims to protect certain land at the Wounded Knee site by ensuring it remains under the control of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. It prevents the land from being sold or taxed, preserving its significance and ownership.

If you are part of the Oglala Sioux or Cheyenne River Sioux Tribes, this bill helps secure your land rights.
Who this affects
Oglala Sioux Tribe members · Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe members
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to secure land for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
  2. 2The land will be held in restricted fee status, meaning it cannot be sold without permission.
  3. 3The bill ensures the land is not subject to state or local taxes.
  4. 4It requires the Secretary to complete necessary actions within one year of the bill's passage.
  5. 5The land will not be used for gaming activities.
Read the detailed summary

Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act This bill increases the amount made available from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for recreational public access projects on federal land.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 3, 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176.

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The President

Donald Trump
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