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This bill reaffirms the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, a Native American tribe. Specifically, the bill declares that the Poarch Band of Creek Indians shall be considered "now under Federal jurisdiction" as of June 18, 1934, which is the date of the original IRA. This retroactive designation is significant because it allows the tribe to be eligible for the same benefits and protections provided by the IRA to other federally recognized Native American tribes. Additionally, the bill ratifies and confirms all lands previously taken into trust by the United States for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, ensuring the legal status of these lands. The Indian Reorganization Act, passed in 1934, was a landmark piece of legislation designed to reverse previous policies of Native American land dispossession and provide tribes with greater autonomy and self-governance. By passing this bill, Congress is explicitly recognizing and supporting the Poarch Band of Creek Indians' tribal status and land rights.

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