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Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

USA118th CongressHR-548| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2023
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann

Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann

Republican Representative

Tennessee

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 117-2088
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-146
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 6, 2023
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 6, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H689-692)
Feb 6, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 548.
Feb 6, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H689-691)
Feb 6, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H689-691)
Feb 6, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 7, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2088
    Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • January 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 6, 2023
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • February 6, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H689-692)


  • February 6, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 548.


  • February 6, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H689-691)


  • February 6, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H689-691)


  • February 6, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 7, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8998: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
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

USA118th CongressHR-548| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2023
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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3 versions available

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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 117-2088
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-146
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 6, 2023
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 6, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H689-692)
Feb 6, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 548.
Feb 6, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H689-691)
Feb 6, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H689-691)
Feb 6, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 7, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2088
    Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • January 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 6, 2023
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • February 6, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H689-692)


  • February 6, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 548.


  • February 6, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H689-691)


  • February 6, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H689-691)


  • February 6, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 7, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann

Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Indian Affairs Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8998: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
  • 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