119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jan 7, 2025
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
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Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jan 7, 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.
No cosponsors.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 226.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H447-449)
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Alternative and renewable resources · Electric power generation and transmission · Floods and storm protection · Historic sites and heritage areas · Historical and cultural resources · Indian lands and resources rights · Lakes and rivers · Land transfers · Land use and conservation · Monuments and memorials · Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers · Parks, recreation areas, trails · Tennessee · Water storage · Water use and supply
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