H.R. 226 Passed the House Native Americans

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

To take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] Introduced January 7, 2025 Cosponsors 0 Latest action September 23, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 23, 2026 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  2. Feb 5, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  3. Feb 4, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Feb 4, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448)
  5. Feb 4, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 226.
  6. Feb 4, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H447-449)
  7. Feb 4, 2025 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Jan 7, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  9. Jan 7, 2025 Introduced in House

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