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Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

USA119th CongressHR-4147| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
Mike D. Rogers

Mike D. Rogers

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (15)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act , aims to clarify and reaffirm the relationship between the United States and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians under the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) . It explicitly states that the Poarch Band shall be considered "now under Federal jurisdiction" as of June 18, 1934, for all purposes of the IRA. This retroactive designation ensures their historical inclusion under the foundational federal Indian policy. Furthermore, the bill addresses the status of lands held in trust for the Band. It reaffirms all lands previously taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians before the bill's enactment. The actions of the Secretary of the Interior in taking these lands into trust under the IRA are also expressly ratified and confirmed , solidifying their legal status.
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Timeline
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1750
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1750
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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  • S 119-1750: Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

USA119th CongressHR-4147| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
This legislation, titled the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act , aims to clarify and reaffirm the relationship between the United States and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians under the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) . It explicitly states that the Poarch Band shall be considered "now under Federal jurisdiction" as of June 18, 1934, for all purposes of the IRA. This retroactive designation ensures their historical inclusion under the foundational federal Indian policy. Furthermore, the bill addresses the status of lands held in trust for the Band. It reaffirms all lands previously taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians before the bill's enactment. The actions of the Secretary of the Interior in taking these lands into trust under the IRA are also expressly ratified and confirmed , solidifying their legal status.
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Timeline
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1750
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1750
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mike D. Rogers

Mike D. Rogers

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (15)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 119-1750: Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted