Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Introduced Jan 7, 2025Latest action Sep 23, 2026Native Americans

Plain-English 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.

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People and recorded decisions

Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann

Sponsor · Republican · TN

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Official Subjects

Native AmericansElectric power generation and transmissionFloods and storm protectionHistoric sites and heritage areasHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersAlternative and renewable resourcesMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersParks, recreation areas, trailsTennesseeWater storageWater use and supplyLand use and conservation

Sources & text

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