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LEGISLATION/H.R. 3073

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

119-HR-3073119th CongressIntroduced Apr 29, 2025Native Americans
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Sponsor

Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2](R-UT-2)
2 cosponsors

Summary

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

This bill confers legal jurisdiction to the State of Utah over certain civil cases involving the Shivwits Band of Paiutes. It also allows the tribe to lease its land held in trust. The tribe is located in southwestern Utah.

Specifically, the bill confers jurisdiction to the State of Utah over any civil cause of action (1) to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party, and (2) that arises on or within Indian lands. Under the bill, Indian lands are lands of the tribe that are (1) held in trust for the benefit of the tribe, or (2) subject to restrictions by the United States against alienation (i.e., sale or transfer).

Additionally, the bill specifies that any cause of action arising from any contract or agreement (including a lease) to which the tribe is party or that affects or arises on these Indian lands shall be deemed a civil cause of action. Therefore, this bill allows the tribe and third parties to resolve contract disputes in state court.

The bill also authorizes the tribe to lease its land held in trust for a term of up to 99 years.

Subjects

Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsJurisdiction and venueUtah

Actions (18)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mar 17, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2515)
Mar 16, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2515)
Mar 16, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3073.
Mar 16, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2514-2516)
Mar 16, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 16, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 440.
Feb 23, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-514.
Feb 23, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-514.
Feb 23, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 22, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 22, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Jan 22, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
May 20, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
May 13, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 29, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025Library of Congress
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