House bill · H.R. 226 (119th Congress)
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (U.S. Representative, TN-3, Republican)
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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.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Sep 23, 2026
Hearing held
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- Feb 5, 2025
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
U.S. House
- Feb 5, 2025
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
U.S. Senate
- Feb 4, 2025
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H447-449)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H447-449)
- Feb 4, 2025
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H447-449)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H447-449)
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- Feb 4, 2025
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H447-449)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H447-449)
- Feb 4, 2025
Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 226.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 226.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 4, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 4, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 4, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 4, 2025
Passed a chamber
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448)
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 7, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
U.S. House of Representatives
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