H.R. 226

119th Congress

In Committee

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]TN· Introduced 7 January 2025
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Amendments

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

5 February 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 3 February 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.

Timeline

10 actions

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

    5 February 2025 · IntroReferral

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

    4 February 2025 · Floor

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

    4 February 2025 · Floor

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

    4 February 2025 · Floor

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

    4 February 2025 · Floor

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

    4 February 2025 · Floor

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

    4 February 2025 · Floor

  8. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    7 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  9. Introduced in House

    7 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  10. Introduced in House

    7 January 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

0 cosponsors

Sponsor

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

Classification

Policy area

Native Americans

Legislative subjects

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, trails

Committees

2

  • Natural Resources Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To7 Jan 2025

  • Indian Affairs Committee

    Senate · Other

    • Referred To5 Feb 2025
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