Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

6/14/2024, 11:03 AM
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Bill 118 s 3263, also known as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to provide the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, a federally recognized tribe located in Alabama, with the same rights and privileges as other federally recognized tribes in the United States.

Specifically, the bill seeks to address disparities in the treatment of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in relation to other tribes when it comes to issues such as land rights, gaming regulations, and access to federal funding and resources. The bill aims to ensure that the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are able to fully exercise their sovereignty and self-governance as a federally recognized tribe.

If passed, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act would have significant implications for the tribe, allowing them to better protect their cultural heritage, promote economic development, and improve the overall well-being of their community. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as an important step towards addressing historical injustices and ensuring equity for all federally recognized tribes in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3263

Introduced on
2023-11-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/9/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Bill 118 s 3263, also known as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to provide the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, a federally recognized tribe located in Alabama, with the same rights and privileges as other federally recognized tribes in the United States.

Specifically, the bill seeks to address disparities in the treatment of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in relation to other tribes when it comes to issues such as land rights, gaming regulations, and access to federal funding and resources. The bill aims to ensure that the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are able to fully exercise their sovereignty and self-governance as a federally recognized tribe.

If passed, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act would have significant implications for the tribe, allowing them to better protect their cultural heritage, promote economic development, and improve the overall well-being of their community. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as an important step towards addressing historical injustices and ensuring equity for all federally recognized tribes in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Native Americans

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Latest Action6/12/2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.