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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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Charles J. Fleischmann, R-TN-3
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Committees (2)
  • Indian Affairs Committee
    Senate Other · Activity Sep 23, 2026
  • Natural Resources Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jan 7, 2025
Actions (11)
  1. Sep 23, 2026 · via Senate
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  2. Feb 5, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  3. Feb 4, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Feb 4, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448)
  5. Feb 4, 2025 · via 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)
  6. Feb 4, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 226.
  7. Feb 4, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H447-449)
  8. Feb 4, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Jan 7, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  10. Jan 7, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  11. Jan 7, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 7, 2025
Policy areaNative Americans
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[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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