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H.R. 146 115th Congress House

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Official title: To take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 3, 2017 Introduced by: Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
Native Americans Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionFloods and storm protectionHistoric sites and heritage areas
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Historical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersParks, recreation areas, trailsTennesseeWater storageWater use and supply
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 17, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Apr 16, 2018
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): 383 - 2 (Roll no. 140).(text: CR H3323-3324)
Apr 16, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3328)
Apr 16, 2018
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.
Apr 16, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 146.
Apr 16, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3323-3325)
Apr 16, 2018
Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 16, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-584.
Feb 27, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.
Jan 17, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 17, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 17, 2018
Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.
Oct 4, 2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 16, 2018 House · vote #140 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 383–2 See who voted →
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 Latest action April 17, 2018

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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.

Gaming on these lands is prohibited.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3599 Reintroduction of Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Republican 2
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Feb 6, 2018
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Jan 16, 2018
Denham, Jeff
· Dec 11, 2017
Meadows, Mark
· Jan 23, 2017
Cook, Paul
· Jan 12, 2017
JONES, WALTER
· Jan 10, 2017
Roe, David
· Jan 10, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 146: Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-146/
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