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Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Introduced: March 19, 2021 Introduced by: Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.
Nov 3, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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)
Nov 2, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6098-6099)
Nov 1, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2088.
Nov 1, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 119.
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 1, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6050-6052)
Nov 1, 2021
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 1, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-164.
Oct 13, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 13, 2021
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Oct 13, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Mar 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 2, 2021 House · vote #347 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 407–16 See who voted →
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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.
What's happening now November 17, 2021

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2088: Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2088/
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"H.R. 2088: Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2088/.
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H.R. 2088, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2088/.
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