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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2017Native Americans
H.R. 146

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Apr 16, 2018)

Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

This bill takes specified lands and easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, into trust for the use and benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These lands include the Sequoyah Museum, the Chota Memorial, the Tanasi Memorial, and land to provide support for these properties and cultural programs.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) maintains its right to carry out river control and development on these lands, including temporarily and intermittently flooding certain lands. The bill specifies the structures that may be constructed with the TVA's consent on certain lands subject to flooding.

The TVA must be compensated for lost hydropower capacity from future development of these lands.

The bill prohibits the United States from being liable for loss or damage resulting from certain activities, such as the flooding of certain lands.

The bill outlines TVA's continuing responsibilities.

Gaming on these lands is prohibited.

What just happenedApr 17, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3](R-TN)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 R
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  1. Apr 17, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  2. Apr 16, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Apr 16, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 2 (Roll no. 140). (text: CR H3323-3324)

  4. Apr 16, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 2 (Roll no. 140).(text: CR H3323-3324)

  5. Apr 16, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3328)

  6. Apr 16, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Apr 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 146.

  8. Apr 16, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3323-3325)

  9. Apr 16, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Feb 27, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.

  11. Feb 27, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-584.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Feb 27, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-584.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jan 17, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jan 17, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jan 17, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Oct 4, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  17. Feb 10, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  18. Jan 3, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jan 3, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jan 3, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 16, 201836

Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

This bill takes specified lands and easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, into trust for the use and benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These lands include the Sequoyah Museum, the Chota Memorial, the Tanasi Memorial, and land to provide support for these properties and cultural programs.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) maintains its right to carry out river control and development on these lands, including temporarily and intermittently flooding certain lands. The bill specifies the structures that may be constructed with the TVA's consent on certain lands subject to flooding.

The TVA must be compensated for lost hydropower capacity from future development of these lands.

The bill prohibits the United States from being liable for loss or damage resulting from certain activities, such as the flooding of certain lands.

The bill outlines TVA's continuing responsibilities.

Gaming on these lands is prohibited.
Reported to House with amendment(s)Feb 27, 201817

Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

This bill takes specified lands and easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, into trust for the use and benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These lands include the Sequoyah Museum, the Chota Memorial, the Tanasi Memorial, and land to provide support for these properties and cultural programs.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) maintains its right to carry out river control and development on these lands, including temporarily and intermittently flooding certain lands. The bill specifies the structures that may be constructed with the TVA's consent on certain lands subject to flooding.

The TVA must be compensated for lost hydropower capacity from future development of these lands.

The bill prohibits the United States from being liable for loss or damage resulting from certain activities, such as the flooding of certain lands.

The bill outlines TVA's continuing responsibilities.

Gaming on these lands is prohibited.
Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2017

Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

This bill takes specified lands and easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These lands include the Sequoyah Museum, the Chota Memorial, the Tanasi Memorial, and land to provide support for these properties and cultural programs.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) maintains its right to carry out river control and development on these lands, including temporarily and intermittently flooding certain lands. The bill specifies the structures that may be constructed with the TVA's consent on certain lands subject to flooding.

The TVA must be compensated for lost hydropower capacity from future development of these lands.

Gaming on these lands is prohibited.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act — Informed