HR. 226In Committee

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

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

Key points
  • Establish trust status for lands
  • Require compensation for lost hydropower
  • Limit gaming on trust lands
Current status

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-09-23 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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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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