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119th Congress · H.R. 226 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsAlternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionFloods and storm protectionHistoric sites and heritage areasHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersParks, recreation areas, trailsTennesseeWater storageWater use and supply

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Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. FLEISCHMANN:H.R. 226.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18, which states the Congressshall have the power ``to make all laws which shall benecessary and proper for carrying into execution theforegoing powers, and all other powers vested by thisConstitution in the government of the United States, or inany department or office thereof.''[Page H63]

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Passed Chamber of Origin
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] · [R-TN-3] · F000459
    Rep-TN-3 current · 8 terms · @RepChuck · 3 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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F000459
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current
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Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
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Charles
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J.
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Fleischmann
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null
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Chuck
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1962-10-11
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Current term (8 total)

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TN
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3
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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null
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null
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https://fleischmann.house.gov
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2187 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4203
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2187 Rayburn House Office Building
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202-225-3271
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null
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null
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (6)

  • Defense (house) · house · rank 9
  • Energy (house) · house · rank 3
  • Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • House Committee on Appropriations (house) · house · rank 9 · site
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (house) · house · rank 6 · site
  • Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (house) · house · rank 4

Social media

District offices (3)

  • 6 E. Madison Ave., Athens, TN, 37303 · 423-745-4671 · fax 423-745-6025 · Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM · 35.441192,-84.594681
  • 900 Georgia Ave., Suite 126, Chattanooga, TN, 37402 · 423-756-2342 · fax 423-756-6613 · Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM · 35.0450875,-85.3082146
  • 200 Administration Rd., Suite 100, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830 · 865-576-1976 · fax 865-576-3221 · Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM · 36.02409,-84.23490799999999

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H0TN03254
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2026
name
FLEISCHMANN, CHARLES J
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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TN
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03
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C
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null
first_file_date
2009-05-13
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2024-11-11
last_f2_date
2024-11-11
address
null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

cycle
2026
total_receipts
$2,330,803.33
total_disbursements
$752,330.86
cash_on_hand_end_period
$4,835,524.55
debts_owed_by_committee
$0.00
coverage_start_date
2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-07-17

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (0)

none

Committees (2)

  • Indian Affairs Committee [Senate Other]
    2026-09-23T21:48:40ZHearings By (full committee)
    2025-02-05T19:49:03ZReferred To
  • Natural Resources Committee [House Standing]
    2025-01-07T16:01:10ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (11)

  • 2026-09-23Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  • 2025-02-05IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • 2025-02-04 16:37:33FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-02-04 16:37:32FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448)
  • 2025-02-04 16:37:32Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448)
  • 2025-02-04 16:27:38FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 226.
  • 2025-02-04 16:27:36FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H447-449)
  • 2025-02-04 16:27:21FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2025-01-07IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2025-01-07IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-07IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

none

Titles

  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-11T03:23:17Z
    To take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-02-08T05:08:17Z
    Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-02-06T04:38:18Z
    Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-02-01T06:23:18Z
    Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
  • Display Title2025-02-01T06:23:18Z
    Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-02-01T06:18:35Z
    To take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Native Americans

Summaries

00 · 2025-01-07 · Introduced in House

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.

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