All StatesTennesseeAnderson CountyCharles Fleischmann › Evidence
Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

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.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/226
Charles Fleischmann U.S. Representative
Native Americans Land transfers Monuments and memorials Alternative and renewable resources Electric power generation and transmission Land use and conservation Parks, recreation areas, trails Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Historical and cultural resources Historic sites and heritage areas Lakes and rivers Water use and supply Indian lands and resources rights Water storage Floods and storm protection Tennessee
Share on X Share on Facebook
← Back to Charles Fleischmann's profile