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Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act
6/14/2024, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 3263
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 3263
Bill S 3263 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 9, 2023. Bill S 3263 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 9, 2023. Bill S 3263's most recent activity was Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. as of June 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3263
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3263
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3263
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act
A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and for other purposes.
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act
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