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Mandates a feasibility study to assess the potential of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a National Scenic Trail.
Charles Fleischmann
Representative
TN
Charles Fleischmann
Representative
TN
The "Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025" directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to assess the potential of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a National Scenic Trail. This study, to be completed within one year and in consultation with relevant groups, will evaluate the trail's suitability for inclusion in the National Trails System. The bill acknowledges the trail's scenic value, economic benefits, and existing management by the Benton MacKaye Trail Association.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act transfers specific federal lands and permanent easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, to be held in trust by the United States for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, primarily for memorial, cultural, recreational, and educational purposes, while outlining specific conditions and use rights for the Tennessee Valley Authority and prohibiting gaming activities on the lands.
Charles Fleischmann
Representative
TN
Charles Fleischmann
Representative
TN
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act transfers specific federal lands and easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, to be held in trust by the United States for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These lands will be used for cultural preservation, memorials, education, and limited recreational purposes, with specific conditions and use rights outlined for both the Tribe and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The Act also prohibits gaming activities on these trust lands.
This bill authorizes the posthumous award of the Congressional Gold Medal to James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell for their bravery and service to the Union as civilian members of Andrews' Raiders during the Civil War, with the medal to be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. It also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates of the medal to cover production costs.
Charles Fleischmann
Representative
TN
Charles Fleischmann
Representative
TN
The "James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell Congressional Gold Medal Act" posthumously awards a Congressional Gold Medal to James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell, the only civilian members of Andrews' Raiders, for their extraordinary bravery and service to the Union during the Civil War. The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display, with the hope that it will be prominently featured at the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Museum. The Act also authorizes the creation and sale of bronze duplicates of the medal to offset production costs.
The "Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act" incentivizes federal employees to identify wasteful government spending by increasing the maximum reward for cost-saving disclosures to $20,000 and requiring agencies to report publicly on these efforts. It aims to cut wasteful expenses and reward employees who contribute to these savings.
Charles Fleischmann
Representative
TN
Charles Fleischmann
Representative
TN
The "Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025" incentivizes federal employees to identify wasteful government spending by increasing the maximum reward for cost-saving disclosures from $10,000 to $20,000. It mandates agencies to report publicly on wasteful expense disclosures and requires oversight from the Office of Personnel Management and regular reports to Congress on the program's effectiveness. This act aims to enhance government efficiency and transparency by encouraging employees to find and report unnecessary expenditures.