Congress·Passed House·H.R. 3073

Utah: Legal Rules for Shivwits Band of Paiutes Land

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

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This bill is on the House floor schedule this week under suspension of the rules.

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This bill clarifies which courts have the power to handle legal disputes on land belonging to the Shivwits Band of Paiutes in Utah. It allows Utah state courts to hear civil cases, such as lawsuits over accidents or business disagreements, that happen on tribal land.
The policy affects the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, people doing business with them, and anyone involved in a legal dispute on their land. By setting clear rules on where cases are heard, it aims to make it easier for businesses to work with the tribe and for people to resolve legal issues.
Currently, it can be confusing to know if a case should go to tribal, state, or federal court. This bill tries to fix that confusion to provide more certainty for everyone involved in activities on these lands.
Importantly, the bill does not take away the tribe's 'sovereign immunity.' This means the tribe still keeps its legal right to decide when it can be sued, and the bill does not change their status as a self-governing nation.
The bill also updates federal law to give the tribe more authority over how they lease their trust lands. This change is intended to help the tribe manage their property more effectively for housing or business projects.

6 milestones17 actions

Mar 17, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Mar 16, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 16, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2515)

Mar 16, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Mar 16, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3073.

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Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

Dec 17 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

Bill NumberHR 3073

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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