To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
This bill amends the Military Land Withdrawals Act to permanently withdraw approximately 22,000 acres of public land near the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona from general entry, mining, and leasing. The withdrawn land is reserved for military readiness and security, with management responsibilities shared between the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army. While the land remains available for conservation, recreation, and hunting, any non-military uses or leases require the consent of the Army to ensure mission compatibility. The withdrawal is indefinite but can be terminated if the Army determines the land is no longer needed for military purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 7, 2026
Last action Jun 10, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
5
Amendments
1
Jun 10, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
lower
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
lower
May 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
May 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
lower
May 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
May 7, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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