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Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

USA119th CongressS-1508| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Senator

Utah

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to clarify and expand civil jurisdiction over matters involving the Shivwits Band of Paiutes and their Indian lands. It specifically grants the State of Utah civil jurisdiction for any cause of action where the Shivwits Band is a party and the action arises on or within their designated Indian lands. Furthermore, the legislation establishes federal court jurisdiction for disputes related to contracts or agreements affecting these Indian lands or involving the Shivwits Band, classifying them as matters of "commerce" and arising under federal law. Importantly, the Act explicitly states that it does not abrogate the sovereign immunity of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes from unconsented suit, nor does it diminish their authority to waive such immunity. Finally, the bill amends existing law to include land held in trust for the Shivwits Band of Paiutes within the scope of certain leasing authorities , thereby updating their ability to manage their trust lands.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Dec 17, 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Mar 17, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3073
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • December 17, 2025
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.


  • March 17, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3073
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3073: Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsJurisdiction and venueUtah

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

USA119th CongressS-1508| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This bill aims to clarify and expand civil jurisdiction over matters involving the Shivwits Band of Paiutes and their Indian lands. It specifically grants the State of Utah civil jurisdiction for any cause of action where the Shivwits Band is a party and the action arises on or within their designated Indian lands. Furthermore, the legislation establishes federal court jurisdiction for disputes related to contracts or agreements affecting these Indian lands or involving the Shivwits Band, classifying them as matters of "commerce" and arising under federal law. Importantly, the Act explicitly states that it does not abrogate the sovereign immunity of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes from unconsented suit, nor does it diminish their authority to waive such immunity. Finally, the bill amends existing law to include land held in trust for the Shivwits Band of Paiutes within the scope of certain leasing authorities , thereby updating their ability to manage their trust lands.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Dec 17, 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Mar 17, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3073
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • December 17, 2025
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.


  • March 17, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3073
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Senator

Utah

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3073: Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsJurisdiction and venueUtah