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Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

USA117th CongressHR-2088| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2021
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann

Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Indian Affairs Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-453
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-146
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Mar 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Oct 13, 2021
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Oct 13, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 1, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 119.
Nov 1, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-164.
Nov 1, 2021
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 1, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6050-6052)
Nov 1, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2088.
Nov 1, 2021
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.
Nov 2, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6098-6099)
Nov 2, 2021
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)
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Nov 2, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 3, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-453
    Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-146
    Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act


  • March 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • October 13, 2021
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • October 13, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 13, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 1, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 119.


  • November 1, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-164.


  • November 1, 2021
    Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 1, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6050-6052)


  • November 1, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2088.


  • November 1, 2021
    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.


  • November 2, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6098-6099)


  • November 2, 2021
    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)
    View Vote


  • November 2, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 3, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • November 17, 2021
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.

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

USA117th CongressHR-2088| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2021
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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-453
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-146
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Mar 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Oct 13, 2021
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Oct 13, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 1, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 119.
Nov 1, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-164.
Nov 1, 2021
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 1, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6050-6052)
Nov 1, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2088.
Nov 1, 2021
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.
Nov 2, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6098-6099)
Nov 2, 2021
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)
View Vote
Nov 2, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 3, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-453
    Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-146
    Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act


  • March 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • October 13, 2021
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • October 13, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 13, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 1, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 119.


  • November 1, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-164.


  • November 1, 2021
    Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 1, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6050-6052)


  • November 1, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2088.


  • November 1, 2021
    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.


  • November 2, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6098-6099)


  • November 2, 2021
    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)
    View Vote


  • November 2, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 3, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • November 17, 2021
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann

Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Indian Affairs Committee, 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