Marcella LeBeau Recognition Act

Senate Bill

S. 287

119th Congress

Marcella LeBeau Recognition Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.

Introduced:Jan 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Rounds

R - SD

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill names the federal building at 225 South Pierre Street in Pierre, South Dakota, as the Marcella LeBeau Federal Building. LeBeau was a Cheyenne River Sioux tribal member, World War II Army nurse, and lifelong advocate for veterans and Native American rights who lived to age 102.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill names the federal building at 225 South Pierre Street in Pierre, South Dakota, as the Marcella LeBeau Federal Building. LeBeau was a Cheyenne River Sioux tribal member, World War II Army nurse, and lifelong advocate for veterans and Native American rights who lived to age 102.

Last updated: 1/6/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Marcella LeBeau Recognition ActThis bill designates the federal building located at 225 South Pierre Street in Pierre, South Dakota, as the Marcella LeBeau Federal Building.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Names Pierre, South Dakota, federal building after Marcella LeBeau
Honors a Cheyenne River Sioux tribal member and WWII nurse
Recognizes her service as an Army nurse in World War II
Celebrates her advocacy for veterans and Native Americans
Creates permanent tribute to a remarkable South Dakotan

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The federal building in Pierre, South Dakota, would bear the name of Marcella LeBeau, honoring her extraordinary life of service. She served as a nurse in Normandy during D-Day operations and later became a respected tribal elder and advocate.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Congressional tributes

Government buildings, facilities, and property

South Dakota

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

287, 119th Congress (2025). "Marcella LeBeau Recognition Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-287