An act to restore to the Shivwits, Kanosh, Koosharem, and Indian Peaks Bands of Paiute Indians of Utah, and with respect to the Cedar City Band of Paiute Indians of Utah, to restore or confirm, the Federal trust relationship, to restore to members of such Bands those Federal services and benefits furnished to American Indian tribes by reason of such trust relationship, and for other purposes.
Public Law 96-227 · H.R. 4996 · 96th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Apr 3, 1980 · Native Americans
Sponsor: Rep. David Marriott (R-UT-2)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Restoration Act - Restores the Federal trust relationship to the Indian tribe consisting of the Shivwits, Kanosh, Koosharem, Indian Peaks and Cedar City bands of Paiute Indians of Utah. Declares the members of the tribe are eligible for all Federal services and benefits furnished to federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of any assistance requirement concerning the existence of or residence on a tribal reservation.
Restores specified rights and privileges to the tribe, but does not restore any hunting, fishing, or trapping rights.
Reopens the final membership list of such tribe. Sets forth criteria for individual membership in the tribe.
Provides procedures for the election, under the supervision of the Secretary of the Interior, of an interim tribal council, which shall govern the tribe until the adoption of permanent bylaws and a constitution. Provides for a tribal election, under the supervision of the Secretary and the interim council, for adoption of a constitution and bylaws establishing a permanent government and tribal membership rules.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to accept any real property owned by or held for the benefit of a member of the tribe if conveyed or transferred to the Secretary. Declares that such land shall be: (1) subject to all existing obligations; (2) taken by the United States in trust for the tribe and held as Indian lands; (3) exempt from all local, State, and Federal taxation; and (4) under the civil and criminal jurisdiction of the State of Utah.
Requires the Secretary: (1) to develop, in consultation with the tribe, a plan for enlargement of the tribe's reservation; and (2) upon approval by tribal officials, to submit the plan to Congress. Directs the Secretary, when developing such plan, to consult with all State and local officials of areas which may be affected by the plan. Specifies a five-county area from which lands for the enlargement of the reservation will be accepted.
Bars any legal claims for lands owned by a member of the tribe and lost through tax sales or any other sales to individuals, corporations, or the State of Utah since September 1, 1954.
Committees
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Apr 3, 1980Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 96-227.
- Mar 27, 1980PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Mar 26, 1980PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Mar 25, 1980Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
- Mar 11, 1980FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Feb 25, 1980FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #69 (321-12).House roll call 69
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Dec 18, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Jul 27, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.