H.R. 1043: La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-11 — By Senator Lee from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 119-109. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-06):
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The federal land is withdrawn from the operation of U.S. mining and mineral leasing laws.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Andy Biggs | R AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| David Schweikert | R AZ 2025-02-07 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1043?
H.R. 1043 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
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