S 1750119th CongressIn Committee

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

Introduced: May 14, 2025

Civil Rights & Justice

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act would affirm that the Poarch Band of Creek Indians is under federal jurisdiction for purposes of the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) as of June 18, 1934, and would reaffirm all lands taken into trust for the Poarch Band before the bill’s enactment. In short, it clarifies and solidifies the Poarch Band’s status under the IRA and ratifies the federal government’s prior trust-lands actions, ensuring parity with other tribes that operate under the IRA.

Key Points

1Short title: The bill is named the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act.
2IRA applicability date: The Poarch Band shall be considered “now under Federal jurisdiction” as of June 18, 1934, for purposes of the Indian Reorganization Act.
3Trust lands reaffirmed: All lands taken into trust for the Poarch Band before enactment are reaffirmed as trust land.
4Ratification of Interior actions: The Secretary of the Interior’s actions in taking those lands into trust under the IRA are ratified and confirmed.
5Purpose: The bill aims to provide parity with other IRA-applicable tribes and secure the Poarch Band’s status and land trust holdings under federal law.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (tribal government, members, and governance under IRA provisions).Secondary group/area affected: Lands held in trust for the Poarch Band; federal-tribal relationship and eligibility for IRA programs and protections.Additional impacts: Recognizes and protects existing trust lands, which can affect land management, economic development considerations, and federal oversight consistent with IRA standards. The text does not specify new programmatic authorities beyond IRA applicability and land trust confirmation.

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