Congress·Reported·S. 909

Land Transfer for Solar Energy in La Paz County

La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act

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This bill allows the Department of the Interior to sell about 3,400 acres of federal land to La Paz County in Arizona. The main goal is to use this land for solar energy projects that could create new jobs in the region.
La Paz County must pay the full fair market value for the land, which will be decided by a professional appraisal. The county is also responsible for paying all administrative costs related to the sale, such as land surveys and legal paperwork.
The plan includes specific protections for the environment and local history. Land that has important wildlife, recreational, or cultural value will be kept by the federal government and not sold to the county.
The county must work closely with the Colorado River Indian Tribes to protect any ancient artifacts found on the property. If artifacts are discovered, Tribal representatives will be allowed to rebury them nearby to respect their cultural significance.
Money from the sale will be placed into a special federal account used for land management and conservation. Once the land is transferred, it will be closed to any future mining or mineral leasing.

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Feb 11, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 336.

Feb 11, 2026Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. With written report No. 119-107.

Sep 11, 2025Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Mar 10, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Mar 10, 2025

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La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act

Feb 11 — By Senator Lee from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 119-109.

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La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act

Bill NumberS 909

Congress119th Congress

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Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 336.

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