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H.R. 548 118th Congress House

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Official title: To take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Introduced: January 26, 2023 Introduced by: Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
Native Americans Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionFloods and storm protectionHistoric sites and heritage areas
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Historical 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
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Feb 7, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Feb 6, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 548.
Feb 6, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H689-692)
Feb 6, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 6, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H689-691)
Feb 6, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H689-691)
Feb 6, 2023
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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 Latest action February 7, 2023

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 8998 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 548: Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-548/
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