Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
- Last Action
- 11/17/2021
Actions
- 2021-11-17Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.
- 2021-11-03Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- 2021-11-02Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2021-11-02On 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)
- 2021-11-02Passed/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): 407 - 16 (Roll no. 347).(text: 11/1/2021 CR H6050-6051)
- 2021-11-02Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6098-6099)
- 2021-11-01At 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.
- 2021-11-01DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2088.
- 2021-11-01Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6050-6052)
- 2021-11-01Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2021-11-01Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 119.
- 2021-11-01Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-164.
- 2021-11-01Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-164.
- 2021-10-13Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 2021-10-13Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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CRS Summary
As of 2021-11-02 (53)
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.Subjects
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Floods and storm protection
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Historical and cultural resources
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Lakes and rivers
- Land transfers
- Land use and conservation
- Monuments and memorials
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- Tennessee
- Water storage
- Water use and supply
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