A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

119th Congress Introduced by Steve Daines and 1 co-sponsor

Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn and encourages public remembrance and visitation at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Overview

S. Res. 795 is a Senate resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, which occurred June 25–26, 1876. The measure recognizes the historical significance of the battle, honors those who died, and encourages public reflection and visitation at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

Purpose and Intent

Mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn as a historically significant event in the Great Sioux War and the broader American Indian Wars.

Honor the memory of soldiers, scouts, civilians, and Native warriors who died in the battle.

Endorse public commemoration and education, including encouraging Americans to visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

Key Provisions

Formal recognition that June 25, 2026, marks the 150th anniversary of the battle.

Acknowledgment of the battle’s role in the Great Sioux War and its broader historical context.

Honorific language paying tribute to all parties who died in the engagement, including U.S. military personnel, scouts, civilians, and Indigenous warriors.

Encouragement for the public to visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument to commemorate the anniversary.

Who/What Is Affected

The bill is symbolic and ceremonial in nature, affecting national remembrance and educational discourse.

It highlights the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (Custer Battlefield Memorial site) as the focal point of commemoration.

It implicitly acknowledges the perspectives of Tribal Nations associated with the battle, including Lakota (Sioux), Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho, and the broader history of the U.S.–Tribal relations during the era.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced in the Senate on June 24, 2026, by Senator Daines, with Senator Sheehy as a co-sponsor.

The resolution was considered and agreed to by the Senate without amendment, by voice vote, on June 24, 2026.

No regulatory or budgetary provisions; no impact on appropriations or federal programs beyond ceremonial recognition.

The resolution accompanies the preamble and historical context, culminating in a simple “Now, therefore, be it” conclusion recognizing the anniversary and promoting visitation.

Notes for Readers

The language emphasizes historical remembrance and education rather than policy changes.

The measure references the official renamings and designations of the site (Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument) and the associated cemetery.

It acknowledges the diverse historical narratives surrounding the battle, including its alternate name used by some tribes (Battle of Greasy Grass).