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Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 7, 2025Native Americans
H.R. 226

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 7, 2025)

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

This bill takes specified lands and easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, into trust for the use and benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These lands include the Sequoyah Museum, the Chota Memorial, the Tanasi Memorial, and land to provide support for these properties and cultural programs.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) maintains its right to carry out river control and development on these lands, including temporarily and intermittently flooding certain lands. The bill specifies the structures that may be constructed with the TVA's written consent on certain lands subject to flooding. Additionally, the TVA must be compensated for lost hydropower capacity from future development of these lands.

Further, the bill specifies that the United States is not liable for loss or damage resulting from certain activities, such as the permanent flooding of adjacent lands.

In addition, the bill outlines the TVA's continuing responsibilities, including those related to environmental remediation.

Finally, the bill prohibits gaming on these lands.

What just happenedSep 23, 2026

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3](R-TN)Sponsor
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  1. Feb 5, 2025IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  2. Feb 4, 2025FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 4, 2025FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448)

  4. Feb 4, 2025Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448)

  5. Feb 4, 2025FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 226.

  6. Feb 4, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H447-449)

  7. Feb 4, 2025FloorH30300

    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Jan 7, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  9. Jan 7, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. Jan 7, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House