HR. 226In Committee

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Takes specified Monroe County, Tennessee, historic lands into trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians while preserving Tennessee Valley Authority rights and banning gaming on the lands

Key points
  • Prohibit gaming on lands
  • Transfer lands into trust
  • Preserve TVA development rights
Current status

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-05 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionFloods and storm protectionHistoric sites and heritage areasHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfers
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