H.R. 3073 Passed the House Native Americans

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

To confer jurisdiction on the State of Utah with respect to civil causes of action arising on or within the Indian lands of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] Introduced April 29, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 R) Latest action March 17, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 17, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  2. Mar 16, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Mar 16, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2515)
  4. Mar 16, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3073.
  5. Mar 16, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2514-2516)
  6. Mar 16, 2026 Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Feb 23, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 440.
  8. Feb 23, 2026 Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-514.
  9. Jan 22, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  10. Jan 22, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Jan 22, 2026 Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
  12. May 20, 2025 Subcommittee Hearings Held

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