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Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

Floor Speech

Date: March 16, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. ELFRETH. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

I rise in support of H.R. 3073, offered by my friend from Utah Representative Maloy.

H.R. 3073 would confer civil jurisdiction to the State of Utah over actions arising on or within the lands of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes. Under this legislation, these civil causes of action could be heard in Utah State courts, providing both the Tribe and outside partners with a clear forum to resolve disputes.

The bill also amends the Long-Term Leasing Act to allow the Shivwits Band to lease their lands for up to 99 years. Similar amendments have been enacted for a number of other Tribes, and this bill provides the Shivwits Band with that same authority.

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Ms. ELFRETH. Madam Speaker, in closing, I, again, commend my colleague from Utah. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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