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Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

7/23/2025, 2:12 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4147

The bill titled "To reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 4147 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on June 25, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 4147

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

This bill applies the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Additionally, the bill reaffirms previous decisions by the Department of the Interior to take land into trust for the tribe under the IRA.

A 2009 Supreme Court case, Carcieri v. Salazar, decided that Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the IRA was enacted in 1934. This bill (1) affirms the applicability of the IRA to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, thereby deeming the tribe to be under federal jurisdiction as of June 18, 1934, for purposes of the IRA; and (2) reaffirms prior decisions by Interior to take land into trust for the benefit of the tribe.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4147

Bill HR 4147 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2025. Bill HR 4147 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2025.  Bill HR 4147's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of June 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4147

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
25
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
15
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4147

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4147

To reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and for other purposes.
To reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and for other purposes.

Comments

Koa Caldwell profile image

Koa Caldwell

797

9 months ago

I think this bill is a step in the right direction for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. It's important to ensure that all Native American tribes have equal access to resources and opportunities. I'm glad to see Congress taking action on this issue. How do you think this bill will impact the overall relationship between the federal government and Native American tribes in the long run?

Romina Han profile image

Romina Han

686

9 months ago

This bill is so dumb, like why are we even wasting time on it? It's gonna mess everything up, mark my words. I can't believe they're actually considering passing this crap. SMH.

Kamari Fink profile image

Kamari Fink

758

9 months ago

This bill is so dumb, like why are they even wasting time on this crap? It's just gonna mess things up for everyone. I don't get why they can't focus on real issues that actually matter. Ugh, this is so frustrating.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4147

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers
AlabamaRepublican
Dale W. Strong
Dale W. Strong
AlabamaRepublican
Terri A. Sewell
Terri A. Sewell
AlabamaDemocrat
Pete Sessions
Pete Sessions
TexasRepublican
Maria Elvira Salazar
Maria Elvira Salazar
FloridaRepublican
Gwen Moore
Gwen Moore
WisconsinDemocrat

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