Congressman Paul A. Gosar (AZ-09) has praised the Senate’s approval of H.R. 1043, known as the La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act. The legislation, introduced by Gosar, directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer 3,400 acres of Bureau of Land Management land to La Paz County. The goal is to increase renewable energy generation and storage, enhance the county’s tax base, and support economic development.
“I applaud the Senate’s passage of my bipartisan legislation to unlock responsible solar development in La Paz County. H.R. 1043 conveys 3,400 acres of BLM land to strengthen the county’s tax base, create good-paying local jobs, and expand domestic renewable energy and storage capacity—advancing America’s energy independence.
This bill builds on my long-standing work, including the 2019 La Paz County Land Conveyance Act,to establish the county as a regional energy hub. By removing unnecessary federal barriers while preserving environmental stewardship, H.R. 1043 will attract private investment, lower energy costs, and drive lasting economic growth.
At a time when Americans are demanding affordable energy and economic growth, this legislation does both. I look forward to President Trump signing my legislation into law,” stated Congressman Paul Gosar.
The House passed H.R. 1043 on July 21, 2025; it cleared the Senate last evening. The acreage includes parcels from earlier proposals not previously enacted as well as additional sites suitable for clean energy projects that could lead to more jobs for local residents.
Paul Gosar has a history of electoral success in Arizona’s congressional races: he won against Quacy Smith in 2024 with over sixty-five percent of votes cast (65.3% to 34.7%), and in 2022 defeated Richard Grayson by a wide margin (97.8% to 1.8%).
