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Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act (H.R. 226)

Introduced
Introduced 1/7/2025•119th Congress•House
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Latest Action

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

9/23/2026 • Senate

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.

Introduced in House • 1/7/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Native Americans
Alternative 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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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

Republican • TN-3

Sponsored 1/7/2025

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 7, 2025

Committee Review

September 23, 2026

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Floor Debate

February 4, 2025

Passed Chamber

February 4, 2025

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Referred in Senate2/5/2025
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Engrossed in House2/4/2025
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Committees

Indian Affairs Committee

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Natural Resources Committee

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors0
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Sources and method

· Record updated Sep 24, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
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  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Jan 7, 2025 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 10:39 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
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