HR. 1043In Committee
La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
Directs Interior to sell about 3,400 acres of Bureau of Land Management land to La Paz County, Arizona, for solar development, subject to resource protections and tribal artifact safeguards
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs Interior to sell about 3,400 acres of Bureau of Land Management land to La Paz County, Arizona, for solar development, subject to resource protections and tribal artifact safeguards
Key points
- Require tribal artifact protections
- Prohibit new mining claims
- Direct land conveyance to county
- Limit conveyance to suitable federal land
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-02-11 — By Senator Lee from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 119-109.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArizonaHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersPublic Lands and Natural Resources