Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 7 January 2025

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 January 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 January 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 February 2025

   Passed

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

5. 4 February 2025

   Passed

   On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448)

   Source: Floor

6. 4 February 2025

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H447-448)

   Source: Floor

7. 4 February 2025

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 226.

   Source: Floor

8. 4 February 2025

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H447-449)

   Source: Floor

9. 4 February 2025

   Floor

   Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

   Source: Floor

10. 5 February 2025

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

4 official files

• Referred in Senate

  Referred in Senate · EN · 5 February 2025

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• Engrossed in House

  Engrossed in House · EN · 4 February 2025

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• Introduced in House

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 January 2025

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 January 2025

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Sponsors

• Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] · R · Sponsor
• · slia00 · Other
• · hsii00 · Standing

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