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RepublicanBill · H.R. 4147· House(119-HR-4147)

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

Rep. Rogers
Age: 68 years
Alabama
Introduced
6/25/2025
Last activity
6/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Mike Rogers
Cosponsors
Republican - 10Democrat - 5
Native Americans
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act," aims to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. It specifies that the tribe shall be considered "now under Federal jurisdiction" as of June 18, 1934. Additionally, the Act addresses lands taken into trust for the benefit of the tribe. It reaffirms these lands as trust land. Finally, it ratifies and confirms the actions of the Secretary of the Interior regarding those lands.

Yes

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+9

    The bill specifically benefits the Poarch Band of Creek Indians by reaffirming their trust land status.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7

    The bill supports tribal sovereignty and land rights for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5

    The bill reaffirms trust land status for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.