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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 19, 2021Native Americans
H.R. 2088

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

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Eastern Band of 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 written consent on certain lands subject to flooding. Additionally, the TVA must be compensated for lost hydropower capacity from future development of these lands.

Further, the bill specifies that the United States is not liable for loss or damage resulting from certain activities, such as the permanent flooding of adjacent lands.

In addition, the bill outlines the TVA's continuing responsibilities, including those related to environmental remediation.

Finally, the bill prohibits gaming on these lands.

What just happenedNov 17, 2021

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3](R-TN)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  2. Nov 3, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Indian Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 2, 2021FloorH38310

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

  4. Nov 2, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 16 (Roll no. 347). (text: 11/1/2021 CR H6050-6051)

  5. Nov 2, 2021Floor8000

    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): 407 - 16 (Roll no. 347).(text: 11/1/2021 CR H6050-6051)

  6. Nov 2, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6098-6099)

  7. Nov 1, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  8. Nov 1, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2088.

  9. Nov 1, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6050-6052)

  10. Nov 1, 2021FloorH30300

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

  11. Nov 1, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 119.

  12. Nov 1, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-164.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Nov 1, 2021Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-164.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Oct 13, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Oct 13, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Oct 13, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. May 21, 2021Committee

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

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  18. Mar 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Mar 19, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Mar 19, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 2, 202153

Eastern Band of 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 written consent on certain lands subject to flooding. Additionally, the TVA must be compensated for lost hydropower capacity from future development of these lands.

Further, the bill specifies that the United States is not liable for loss or damage resulting from certain activities, such as the permanent flooding of adjacent lands.

In addition, the bill outlines the TVA's continuing responsibilities, including those related to environmental remediation.

Finally, the bill prohibits gaming on these lands.
Reported to HouseNov 1, 20217

Eastern Band of 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 written consent on certain lands subject to flooding. Additionally, the TVA must be compensated for lost hydropower capacity from future development of these lands.

Further, the bill specifies that the United States is not liable for loss or damage resulting from certain activities, such as the permanent flooding of adjacent lands.

In addition, the bill outlines the TVA's continuing responsibilities, including those related to environmental remediation.

Finally, the bill prohibits gaming on these lands.
Introduced in HouseMar 19, 2021

Eastern Band of 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 written consent on certain lands subject to flooding. Additionally, the TVA must be compensated for lost hydropower capacity from future development of these lands.

Further, the bill specifies that the United States is not liable for loss or damage resulting from certain activities, such as the permanent flooding of adjacent lands.

In addition, the bill outlines the TVA's continuing responsibilities, including those related to environmental remediation.

Finally, the bill prohibits gaming on these lands.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act — Informed