H.R. 3073: Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-04-29 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-17 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-04-29):
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)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mike Kennedy | R UT 2025-05-08 |
| Burgess Owens | R UT 2025-05-08 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3073?
H.R. 3073 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3073 are available on congress.gov.
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