2021: Fitzpatrick Voted For Acquiring 76 Acres Of Tennessee Valley
Authority Lands Along The Tellico Reservoir In Monroe County, Tennessee
For The Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians' Benefit To Conduct Activities
To Memorialize And Interpret Native American History And Culture. In
November 2021, Fitzpatrick voted for the Eastern Band of Cherokee
Historic Lands Reacquisition Act which would, according to Congressional
Quarterly, "require approximately 76 acres of Tennessee Valley Authority
lands along the Tellico Reservoir in Monroe County, Tenn., to be held in
trust for the use and benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,
for recreational activities and activities to memorialize and interpret
American Indian history and culture. Among other provisions, it would
authorize TVA reservoir and river management activities on the lands;
authorize the tribe to construct and operate water use facilities in
certain areas, subject to TVA approval; and prohibit certain gaming
activities." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a
vote of 407-16. [House Vote 347,
11/2/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/2/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2088]