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Reaffirming Poarch Band of Creek Indians' Land Rights and Federal Status.

This act confirms the Poarch Band of Creek Indians as a recognized Indian tribe under federal jurisdiction, impacting their land rights. All lands held in trust for the tribe before this act's effective date are officially reaffirmed as trust lands. This strengthens their legal status and property rights, potentially fostering stability and development for the tribal community.
Key points
Confirms the Poarch Band of Creek Indians as a recognized Indian tribe under federal jurisdiction.
Reaffirms all lands held in trust for the tribe as official trust lands, strengthening their property rights.
The act applies retroactively to 1934, providing legal stability for land claims.
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Print number: 118_HR_6180
Sponsor: Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1]
Process start date: 2023-11-02