Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
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Topic: Native Americans
Sponsor: Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R) - TN
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.Legislative Subjects
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; Native Americans; Parks, recreation areas, trails; Tennessee; Water storage; Water use and supply
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
2025-02-05
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