Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 3073 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Maloy, Celeste (R-UT) (Introduced 04/29/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.42 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/17/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (04/29/2025)
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.
119 HR 3073 EH: Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 3073
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act.
2.Definitions In this Act: (1)Indian landsThe term Indian lands means lands of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes that are— (A)held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes; or (B)subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States. (2)Shivwits Band of PaiutesThe term Shivwits Band of Paiutes means— (A)the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, a federally recognized Indian Tribe restored by Congress pursuant to the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Restoration Act (Public Law 96–227; 94 Stat. 317); (B)the recognized governing body of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes; (C)any Shivwits Tribal enterprise, including any commercial activity, business, or entity managed, controlled, or operated by the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, and any subsidiaries thereto; and (D)any corporation chartered by the Shivwits Band of Paiutes under section 17 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act) (48 Stat. 988, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5124), and any subsidiaries thereto.
3.State civil jurisdiction The State of Utah shall have jurisdiction over any civil cause of action— (1)to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party; and (2)that arises on or within the Indian lands.
4.Federal court jurisdiction (a)In generalAny contract or agreement, including a lease, affecting or arising on the Indian lands, or to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party, shall be considered within the meaning of commerce as defined in section 1 of title 9, United States Code. (b)Causes of actionAny cause of action arising from any contract or agreement, including a lease, affecting or arising on the Indian lands, or to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party, shall be deemed to be a civil cause of action arising under the Constitution, laws, or treaties of the United States within the meaning of section 1331 of title 28, United States Code.
5.Sovereign immunity not abrogatedNothing in this Act abrogates— (1)the sovereign immunity of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes from unconsented suit; or (2)the authority of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes to waive that sovereign immunity.
6.Shivwits Band of Paiutes leasing authoritySubsection (a) of the first section of the Act of August 9, 1955 (69 Stat. 539, chapter 615; 25 U.S.C. 415(a)), is amended, in the second sentence, by inserting , land held in trust for the Shivwits Band of Paiutes after land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3073 IH: Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-29 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3073IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 29, 2025Ms. Maloy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act.
2.Definitions In this Act: (1)Indian landsThe term Indian lands means lands of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes that are— (A)held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes; or (B)subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States. (2)Shivwits Band of PaiutesThe term Shivwits Band of Paiutes means— (A)the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, a federally recognized Indian Tribe restored by Congress pursuant to the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Restoration Act (Public Law 96–227; 94. Stat. 317); (B)the recognized governing body of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes; (C)any Shivwits Tribal enterprise, including any commercial activity, business, or entity managed, controlled, or operated by the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, and any subsidiaries thereto; and (D)any corporation chartered by the Shivwits Band of Paiutes under section 17 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act) (48 Stat. 988, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5124), and any subsidiaries thereto.
3.State civil jurisdiction The State of Utah shall have jurisdiction over any civil cause of action— (1)to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party; and (2)that arises on or within the Indian lands.
4.Federal court jurisdiction (a)In generalAny contract or agreement, including a lease, affecting or arising on the Indian lands, or to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party, shall be considered within the meaning of commerce as defined in section 1 of title 9, United States Code. (b)Causes of actionAny cause of action arising from any contract or agreement, including a lease, affecting or arising on the Indian lands, or to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party, shall be deemed to be a civil cause of action arising under the Constitution, laws, or treaties of the United States within the meaning of section 1331 of title 28, United States Code.
5.Sovereign immunity not abrogatedNothing in this Act abrogates— (1)the sovereign immunity of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes from unconsented suit; or (2)the authority of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes to waive that sovereign immunity. 6. Shivwits Band of Paiutes leasing authority Subsection (a) of the first section of the Act of August 9, 1955 (69 Stat. 539, chapter 615; 25 U.S.C. 415(a)), is amended, in the second sentence, by inserting , land held in trust for the Shivwits Band of Paiutes after land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.
96 HR 3073 : Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-17 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3073IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 17, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsAN ACTTo 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Indian landsThe term Indian lands means lands of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes that are—(A)held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes; or(B)subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States.(2)Shivwits Band of PaiutesThe term Shivwits Band of Paiutes means—(A)the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, a federally recognized Indian Tribe restored by Congress pursuant to the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Restoration Act (Public Law 96–227; 94 Stat. 317);(B)the recognized governing body of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes;(C)any Shivwits Tribal enterprise, including any commercial activity, business, or entity managed, controlled, or operated by the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, and any subsidiaries thereto; and(D)any corporation chartered by the Shivwits Band of Paiutes under section 17 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act) (48 Stat. 988, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5124), and any subsidiaries thereto.3.State civil jurisdictionThe State of Utah shall have jurisdiction over any civil cause of action—(1)to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party; and(2)that arises on or within the Indian lands.4.Federal court jurisdiction(a)In generalAny contract or agreement, including a lease, affecting or arising on the Indian lands, or to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party, shall be considered within the meaning of commerce as defined in section 1 of title 9, United States Code.(b)Causes of actionAny cause of action arising from any contract or agreement, including a lease, affecting or arising on the Indian lands, or to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party, shall be deemed to be a civil cause of action arising under the Constitution, laws, or treaties of the United States within the meaning of section 1331 of title 28, United States Code.5.Sovereign immunity not abrogatedNothing in this Act abrogates—(1)the sovereign immunity of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes from unconsented suit; or(2)the authority of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes to waive that sovereign immunity.6.Shivwits Band of Paiutes leasing authoritySubsection (a) of the first section of the Act of August 9, 1955 (69 Stat. 539, chapter 615; 25 U.S.C. 415(a)), is amended, in the second sentence, by inserting , land held in trust for the Shivwits Band of Paiutes after land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
96 HR 3073 RH: Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 440119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3073[Report No. 119–514]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 29, 2025Ms. Maloy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesFebruary 23, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Kennedy of Utah and Mr. OwensFebruary 23, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Indian landsThe term Indian lands means lands of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes that are—(A)held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes; or(B)subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States.(2)Shivwits Band of PaiutesThe term Shivwits Band of Paiutes means—(A)the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, a federally recognized Indian Tribe restored by Congress pursuant to the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Restoration Act (Public Law 96–227; 94. Stat. 317);(B)the recognized governing body of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes;(C)any Shivwits Tribal enterprise, including any commercial activity, business, or entity managed, controlled, or operated by the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, and any subsidiaries thereto; and(D)any corporation chartered by the Shivwits Band of Paiutes under section 17 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act) (48 Stat. 988, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5124), and any subsidiaries thereto.3.State civil jurisdictionThe State of Utah shall have jurisdiction over any civil cause of action—(1)to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party; and(2)that arises on or within the Indian lands.4.Federal court jurisdiction(a)In generalAny contract or agreement, including a lease, affecting or arising on the Indian lands, or to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party, shall be considered within the meaning of commerce as defined in section 1 of title 9, United States Code.(b)Causes of actionAny cause of action arising from any contract or agreement, including a lease, affecting or arising on the Indian lands, or to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party, shall be deemed to be a civil cause of action arising under the Constitution, laws, or treaties of the United States within the meaning of section 1331 of title 28, United States Code.5.Sovereign immunity not abrogatedNothing in this Act abrogates—(1)the sovereign immunity of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes from unconsented suit; or(2)the authority of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes to waive that sovereign immunity.6.Shivwits Band of Paiutes leasing authoritySubsection (a) of the first section of the Act of August 9, 1955 (69 Stat. 539, chapter 615; 25 U.S.C. 415(a)), is amended, in the second sentence, by inserting , land held in trust for the Shivwits Band of Paiutes after land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.February 23, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/29/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 05/13/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. |
| 05/20/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 01/22/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged |
| 01/22/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 01/22/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| 02/23/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-514. |
| 02/23/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-514. |
| 02/23/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 440. |
| 03/16/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 03/16/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2514-2516) |
| 03/16/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3073. |
| 03/16/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2515) |
| 03/16/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2515) |
| 03/16/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/17/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act |
| Display Title | Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 03/17/2026 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 02/23/2026 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 01/22/2026 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 01/22/2026 Discharged from |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 04/29/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Native Americans
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