Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

This bill confirms that the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are treated as being under federal authority for the Indian Reorganization Act, starting June 18, 1934. This matters because it clarifies the tribe’s status under that law. It also confirms that any land the U.S. already placed in trust for the tribe remains trust land, and it approves the Interior Department’s past actions to place those lands in trust.

In short, it aims to remove doubt about the tribe’s legal status and the status of its lands, helping provide stability for the community and its government programs.

• Who is affected: The Poarch Band of Creek Indians and their lands.
• What changes: Federal recognition under the Indian Reorganization Act is reaffirmed, and all previously placed trust lands are confirmed and approved.
• When: Applies as of June 18, 1934, for the status; trust lands already placed before this act are reaffirmed.