H.R. 2134, the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act, adjusts land boundaries and transfers approximately 900 acres of federal property to local governments and special districts in southern Nevada at no cost for economic development, public safety, watershed protection, and recreation purposes. The bill expands the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area to approximately 253,950 acres, extends the deadline for federal land sales through 2024, and authorizes up to 25,000 additional acres for potential disposal while streamlining approval processes for affordable housing projects. Key conveyances include 350 acres to Clark County for economic development, 250 acres to Mesquite for Virgin River watershed protection, and smaller parcels to other local entities for fire stations, water infrastructure, and training facilities, with all land reverting to federal ownership if not used for designated purposes. The bill also modifies rules for Henderson's development of a 742-acre limited transition area and preserves Nevada's authority over fish and wildlife management on federal lands, while funding mechanisms redirect existing revenues toward regional watershed management and public lands initiatives.
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