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La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
2/12/2026, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1043
Bill 119 hr 1043, also known as the La Paz County Land Conveyance Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to transfer certain federal land in Arizona to La Paz County. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey approximately 8,960 acres of federal land to the county for various purposes.
The land transfer is intended to provide La Paz County with additional resources and opportunities for economic development, recreation, and conservation. The bill specifies that the conveyed land must be used for public purposes, such as parks, open space, and other community needs.
In addition to the land conveyance, the bill also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources and wildlife habitats within the transferred land. It requires the county to manage the land in a manner that preserves its environmental integrity and ensures the sustainability of local ecosystems. Overall, the La Paz County Land Conveyance Act seeks to facilitate the responsible use and management of federal land in Arizona, while also promoting the economic and environmental interests of the local community.
The land transfer is intended to provide La Paz County with additional resources and opportunities for economic development, recreation, and conservation. The bill specifies that the conveyed land must be used for public purposes, such as parks, open space, and other community needs.
In addition to the land conveyance, the bill also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources and wildlife habitats within the transferred land. It requires the county to manage the land in a manner that preserves its environmental integrity and ensures the sustainability of local ecosystems. Overall, the La Paz County Land Conveyance Act seeks to facilitate the responsible use and management of federal land in Arizona, while also promoting the economic and environmental interests of the local community.
Congressional Summary of HR 1043
La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior, after receiving a request from La Paz County, Arizona, to convey approximately 3,400 acres of identified land managed by the Bureau of Land Management to the county for fair market value.
Interior must exclude from the conveyance any federal land that contains significant cultural, environmental, wildlife, or recreational resources.
As a condition of the conveyance, La Paz County and any subsequent owner must
- make good faith efforts to avoid disturbing tribal artifacts;
- minimize impacts on tribal artifacts if they are disturbed;
- coordinate with the Colorado River Indian Tribes Tribal Historic Preservation Office to identify artifacts of cultural and historic significance; and
- allow tribal representatives to rebury unearthed artifacts at, or near, where they were discovered.
The federal land is withdrawn from the operation of U.S. mining and mineral leasing laws.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1043
Bill HR 1043 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since December 29, 2025. Bill HR 1043 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1043's most recent activity was By Senator Lee from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 119-109. as of February 11, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1043
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1043
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1043
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land in Arizona to La Paz County, Arizona, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land in Arizona to La Paz County, Arizona, and for other purposes.
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