Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
- Last Action
- 3/17/2026
Actions
- 2026-03-17Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- 2026-03-16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-03-16On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2515)
- 2026-03-16Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2515)
- 2026-03-16DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3073.
- 2026-03-16Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2514-2516)
- 2026-03-16Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2026-02-23Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 440.
- 2026-02-23Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-514.
- 2026-02-23Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-514.
- 2026-01-22Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-01-22Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-01-22Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- 2025-05-20Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2025-05-13Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
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CRS Summary
As of 2025-04-29 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (2)
- Mike Kennedy (R-UT)
- Burgess Owens (R-UT)
Subjects
- Federal-Indian relations
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Jurisdiction and venue
- Utah
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