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HR 2134

Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act

119th Congress Introduced by Mark Amodei and 2 co-sponsors

Summary of H.R. 2134: Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act OverviewThe Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act (H.R. 2134) is a bill introduc

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Bill Summary · HR 2134

Summary of H.R. 2134: Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act

Overview

The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act (H.R. 2134) is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 14, 2025. The bill aims to promote economic development and environmental conservation in the southern Nevada region.

Key Provisions

The main components of the bill include:

  1. Land Conveyances: The bill would convey certain federal lands in southern Nevada to local governments and private entities for the purpose of economic development projects. This includes over 40,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land to be transferred to the city of Las Vegas, Clark County, and the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians.

  2. Conservation Designations: In exchange, the bill would designate over 300,000 acres of federal land as wilderness areas, national conservation areas, and national recreation areas to protect sensitive environmental and cultural resources.

  3. Infrastructure Investments: The legislation would authorize funding for infrastructure improvements to support the economic development initiatives, including upgrading roads, utilities, and broadband internet access.

  4. Renewable Energy Development: The bill would facilitate the development of renewable energy projects, such as solar and geothermal, on some of the conveyed lands to boost clean energy production in the region.

Impact and Stakeholders

If enacted, the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act would have several notable impacts:

  • It would provide local governments and the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians with land resources to attract new businesses and spur economic growth in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
  • Thousands of acres of sensitive desert and mountain habitats would gain federal protection, benefiting wildlife conservation efforts.
  • Native American tribes, environmental groups, local governments, and the renewable energy industry would all be key stakeholders affected by the legislation.

Timeline and Companion Bill

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 14, 2025. It has a companion bill, S. 1005, which was introduced in the Senate. The legislative process is ongoing, and the bills will need to be reconciled and passed by both chambers of Congress before being sent to the president for signature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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