Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
USA116th CongressHR-453| House
| Updated: 12/17/2019
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
Republican Representative
Tennessee
Cosponsors (6)
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Ms. Haaland moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10302-10304)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 453.
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)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10302-10303)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Native Americans
Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionFloods and storm protectionHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersParks, recreation areas, trailsTennesseeWater storageWater use and supply
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
USA116th CongressHR-453| House
| Updated: 12/17/2019
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Ms. Haaland moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10302-10304)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 453.
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)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10302-10303)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
Republican Representative
Tennessee
Cosponsors (6)
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Native Americans
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionFloods and storm protectionHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersParks, recreation areas, trailsTennesseeWater storageWater use and supply