H.R. 226 House Native Americans
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR
Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on indian affairs on Feb 5, 2025.
- House Introduced in House Jan 7, 2025
- House Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Jan 7, 2025
- House Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Feb 4, 2025
- House Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H447-449) Feb 4, 2025
- House DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 226. Feb 4, 2025
- House Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448) Feb 4, 2025
- House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448) Feb 4, 2025
- House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Feb 4, 2025
- Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Feb 5, 2025
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, trailsTennesseeWater storageWater use and supply
Committees
- Indian Affairs Committee
- Referred To , Feb 5, 2025
- Natural Resources Committee
- Referred To , Jan 7, 2025
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.
Summary as of: Introduced in House
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