H.R. 226, known as the "Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act," proposes to transfer certain federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The bill outlines specific lands around the Tellico Reservoir in...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving some land in Tennessee back to the Cherokee people for them to use to remember their history and culture, but they can't use it to build casinos and need to make sure any new buildings don't mess with flood or river controls.