To direct the Secretary of the Army to lease land at the Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake project, South Carolina, to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, and for other purposes.

H.R. 649 would require the Secretary of the Army to consolidate existing land leases at the Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake project into a single, long-term agreement with the South Carolina Department of Commerce. This new lease, which could last up to 111 years, is intended to facilitate large-scale development projects that would expand recreational facilities and tourism infrastructure along the Savannah River. For local citizens and visitors, the bill aims to increase public access to the area and create new economic opportunities through enhanced outdoor and leisure activities.