"The bill has a retroactive effect, stating the effectiveness of the legislation will be as if it was in effect when the IRA was implemented on June 18, 1934."
"I am hopeful that conversations such as the one we will have today will be a catalyst for a long-term solution across the board."
"This Act is not just about legitimizing, it is about enabling the Tribe to provide essential government services effective to the citizens."
"H.R. 6180 would recognize the Poarch Band of Creek Indians as covered by the IRA and reaffirm any lands previously taken into trust for the tribe's benefit by the Secretary as trust land."
"Poarch Band of Creek Indians Lands Act"
"So, just for the record, I have been working with the County Commission there in Escambia County."
"I supported legislation by Congressman Huffman to take that land into trust."
"I personally believe, and by evidence with our experiences in our county believe, that actually it would speed the process."
"This legislation ensures that the IRA applies to the Tribe, enhances their ability to improve essential government services, and treating them on par with other federally recognized tribes."
"Today, I again offer our full support for Chairman Cole's bipartisan bill, H.R. 1208, which would accomplish this goal."
"I just want to say it is always first class. You all are a five-star Michelin group."
"The Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Act is a bipartisan, bicameral effort aimed to supporting the Poarch Creek Band of Creek Indians, allowing them to exercise their sovereignty for the benefit of f..."
"I'm sure you are somewhat familiar with that article and the fact that we were left vulnerable with that situation."
"This committee will not tolerate refusals to cooperate with legitimate investigations undertaken by the board."
"We cannot afford to allow the importance of that relationship to enable complacency or interfere with our oversight."
"It is our shared interest that the security issues raised by the CSRB are addressed quickly."
"The 10 percent cut to the grant programs, including the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, is a significant hit to our first responders."
"I am just pleased to be a part of things like this, to ensure that the two percent of us who feed the other 98 percent, that we continue to grow."
