H.R. 2088Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

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Sponsor: Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann [R-TN-03]
Policy area: Native Americans
Committees: Natural Resources Committee, Indian Affairs Committee
Latest action: Nov 17, 2021 · Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.

IntroducedMar 19, 2021
Passed the HouseNov 2, 2021
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 2088 as passed House on Nov 2, 2021. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 347

House Nov 2, 2021

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

407 Yea 16 Nay 8 not voting

Crossed both parties 16 of 423 voting members broke with their own party: 4 Democrats, 12 Republicans.

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All members431 members

Democratic219 members

Republican212 members

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H.R. 2088Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 347

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

H.R. 2088Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 347

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

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