Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

Senate Bill

S. 1750

119th Congress

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Murphy

Senator

Democratic

CT

Cosponsors

19

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Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill provides parity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians by granting them the same rights, privileges, and benefits under federal Indian law that other federally recognized tribes receive, addressing any disparities in their tribal recognition status.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

SponsorChristopher Murphy (D-CT)

Introduced5/14/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

This bill provides parity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians by granting them the same rights, privileges, and benefits under federal Indian law that other federally recognized tribes receive, addressing any disparities in their tribal recognition status.

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This bill provides parity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians by granting them the same rights, privileges, and benefits under federal Indian law that other federally recognized tribes receive, addressing any disparities in their tribal recognition status.

Bill Number: 1750
Sponsor: Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
Introduced: 5/14/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Policy Area: Education

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Title: Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act
Bill Number: 1750
Sponsor: Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Introduced: 5/14/2025
Summary: This bill provides parity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians by granting them the same rights, privileges, and benefits under federal Indian law that other federally recognized tribes receive, addressing any disparities in their tribal recognition status.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill provides parity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians by granting them the same rights, privileges, and benefits under federal Indian law that other federally recognized tribes receive, addressing any disparities in their tribal recognition status.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Keeping All Students Safe Act This bill prohibits the use of seclusion and limits the use of physical restraint in schools and Head Start programs that receive federal funding. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of seclusion, which is the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student is physically prevented from leaving. The term does not include a time out, which may involve separating the student from others in a non-locked setting. The bill prohibits the use of mechanical or chemical restraints or physical restraints that restrict breathing or are life threatening. The bill outlines the requirements for the use of physical restraint, including that the student's behavior must pose an imminent danger of serious physical injury to the student or other individual. Each state must ensure that a sufficient number of program personnel are trained and certified by a state-approved crisis intervention training program. Additionally, each program must establish procedures to follow after an incident involving physical restraint. Further, the bill establishes enforcement provisions, including a private right of action for a student who has been subjected to unlawful seclusion or restraint. The Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services must withhold payments from a program for unlawful seclusion or restraint. Finally, the bill requires each state educational agency (SEA) to establish, implement, and enforce policies and procedures required by the bill. It also creates a grant program to assist SEAs with these activities.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides federal law parity for Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Ensures equal treatment with other federally recognized tribes
Addresses historical disparities in tribal recognition
Grants same rights and privileges as other tribes
Strengthens tribal sovereignty and self-governance

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians would receive full parity with other federally recognized tribes in Alabama. Tribal members would benefit from expanded federal programs and protections. This could enhance economic development and self-governance capabilities for the tribe.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1750, 119th Congress (2025). "Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1750

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