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Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Introduced: January 10, 2019 Introduced by: Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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Introduced
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Dec 17, 2019
Received in the Senate.
Dec 16, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 16, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10302-10303)
Dec 16, 2019
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)
Dec 16, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 453.
Dec 16, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10302-10304)
Dec 16, 2019
Ms. Haaland moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Jan 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 10, 2019
Introduced in House
 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. 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.
What's happening now December 17, 2019

Received in the Senate.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2