La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 1043 La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/8/2025, 6:50 PM

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.

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The federal land is withdrawn from the operation of U.S. mining and mineral leasing laws.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 Introduced to Senate since July 22, 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 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of September 11, 2025