HB226Introduced in the House
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Introduced by Charles Fleischmann, District TN-3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Where it stands
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
September 23, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H447-449)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 226.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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