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HR8686Referred to Committee

To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.

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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-07
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Paul A. Gosar
Paul A. Gosar
Republican · AZ · Representative

Latest Action

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.

2026-05-07

Committee Activity

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  • Armed Services CommitteeReferred To · 2026-05-07
  • Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2026-05-07

Bill Summary

The federal government would set aside additional public land near Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona for military use, preventing other uses like mining or recreation on that property. This expansion would give the military more space for testing weapons and conducting training exercises in the area. The change would affect anyone who might have wanted to use that public land for other purposes, including outdoor enthusiasts and companies interested in resource extraction.

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