United States 117th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2088 — Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act

Last action — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.

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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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The text indicates that H.R. 2088 was referred to the Senate and read twice before being sent to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Additionally, the mention of the bill being "Engrossed in House" has been removed. This change clarifies the current status of the bill in the Senate and eliminates a reference to its previous stage in the House.

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2088 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
2088 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
2088 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and for other purposes.
2088 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
CHERYL L.
117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
R.
2088 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and for other purposes.
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Action History

  1. Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-115.

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

  3. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6098-6099)

  4. Passed/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)

  5. 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)

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

  7. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-164.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-164.

  9. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 119.

  10. Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6050-6052)

  12. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2088.

  13. At 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.

  14. Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

  15. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  16. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  17. Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

  18. Introduced in House

  19. Introduced in House

  20. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2088 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 2088?
HR 2088 is sponsored by Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2088?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2088?
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