Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

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.