Ask AI
Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 10, 2019Native Americans
H.R. 453

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Bill journey · stage 2 of 5

Under committee review

Filed
Comm.
Floor
Both
Law

What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 16, 2019)

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. Additionally, 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, including those related to environmental remediation.

Gaming on these lands is prohibited.

What just happenedDec 17, 2019

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3](R-TN)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 R
Read on Congress.gov
6cosponsors1committees11actions15subjects
  1. Dec 17, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Dec 16, 2019FloorH38310

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

  3. Dec 16, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10302-10303)

  4. Dec 16, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10302-10303)

  5. Dec 16, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 453.

  6. Dec 16, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10302-10304)

  7. Dec 16, 2019FloorH30300

    Ms. Haaland moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Feb 5, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  9. Jan 10, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jan 10, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Jan 10, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 16, 201953

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. Additionally, 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, including those related to environmental remediation.

Gaming on these lands is prohibited.
Introduced in HouseJan 10, 2019

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. Additionally, 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, including those related to environmental remediation.

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