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H.R. 3073Passed House
Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
Introduced: Apr 29, 2025
Latest action date: Mar 17, 2026
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Apr 29, 2025
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What this bill does
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.
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Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsJurisdiction and venueUtah
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Natural Resources Committee
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Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
IntroReferralSenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2515)
FloorLibrary of CongressOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2515)
FloorHouse floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3073.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2514-2516)
FloorHouse floor actionsMr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
FloorHouse floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 440.
CalendarsHouse floor actionsReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-514.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-514.
CommitteeHouse floor actionsOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
CommitteeHouse committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
CommitteeHouse committee actionsSubcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
CommitteeHouse committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
CommitteeHouse committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
CommitteeHouse committee actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
IntroReferralHouse floor actionsIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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