Return specific federal lands to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to be held in trust by the government.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act?
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act passed the House and has been in the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs since February 4, 2025. The Senate must now act to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is the need for 60 votes to advance legislation. Historically, many bills that pass the House do not receive a vote in the Senate and fail to become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act (H.R. 226 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 548 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 548 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Charles Fleischmann (R-TN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.