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HR 3073 119th Congress House Native Americans Federal-Indian relations Indian lands and resources rights Jurisdiction and venue Utah

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

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

What's happening now March 17, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1508 Identical bill Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 2

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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Kennedy, Mike
Utah · May 8, 2025
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Owens, Burgess
Utah · May 8, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3073: Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-3073/
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"H.R. 3073: Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-3073/.
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