Congress·Enacted·H.R. 1043

La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act

Federal land in Arizona sold to county for solar projects and jobs

Dec 16, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text (5 versions)

Part of: Congress Authorizes Federal Land Sale for Arizona Solar Energy Development

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Law

This bill has been signed into law and is no longer moving through Congress. Federal agencies are now responsible for putting the new rules into effect. No new actions have been taken on this law since February 2026.

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How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 8517 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8517 (118th) →

Key Points

The bill lets the U.S. government sell about 3,400 acres of desert land in La Paz County, Arizona, to the county government.
La Paz County has to pay full market price and cover costs like surveys and paperwork, so this is a sale, not a free giveaway.
The land is meant to be used for things like solar energy and job creation, but areas with major cultural, wildlife, or recreation value must be left out.
The county and any future landowners must work with local tribes to protect and respectfully handle any cultural artifacts that are found.
Mining and new mineral leases are blocked on this land, pushing it toward uses like solar farms instead of mining operations.

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Milestones

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Feb 11, 2026Senate

By Senator Lee from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 119-109.

Dec 29, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-68.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Dec 29, 2025

Signed by President.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Dec 18, 2025House

Presented to President.

Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.

Dec 17, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act

Bill NumberHR 1043

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionBy Senator Lee from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 119-109.

Data Sources

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