"Congress should act to pass H.R. 1208 to amend the Indian Reorganization Act to conform to this original intended purpose."
"This removes the need for a tribe to be ``under federal jurisdiction'' on June 18, 1934."
"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..."
"Poarch Band of Creek Indians Lands Act"
"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."
"The Supreme Court decision in Carcieri was a major step backward in the walk towards justice, as well as healing."
"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."
"I just want to say it is always first class. You all are a five-star Michelin group."
"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."
"Please take into consideration who you are going to affect and what it is going to affect, because we have a 13 percent favorable rating in Congress."