HR 4147
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:59 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act, aims to clarify and reinforce the legal status of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians regarding federal recognition and land ownership. It asserts that the tribe is considered under federal jurisdiction as of June 18, 1934, under the Indian Reorganization Act, and confirms previous decisions by the Department of the Interior to place tribal lands into trust. The bill seeks to address a legal challenge related to the tribe’s eligibility under the IRA, stemming from a 2009 Supreme Court case.
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Primary sponsor
Mike D. Rogers
Cosponsors
Doug LaMalfa
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