Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

2/20/2024, 1:57 PM

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.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 548

Introduced on
2023-01-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/7/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Policy Areas
Native Americans

Potential Impact
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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Latest Summary2/13/2023

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...


Latest Action2/7/2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.