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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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 3 November 2021

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 3 November 2021

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 2 November 2021

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 2 November 2021

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• Passed House

  summary · EN · 2 November 2021

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 1 November 2021

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  Reported in House · EN · 1 November 2021

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• Reported to House

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 March 2021

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 March 2021

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 March 2021

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