Bill would reserve 22,000 acres near Yuma Proving Ground for Army use
In markupH.R. 8686Latest action
Sponsor: Paul A. Gosar · Representative · AZ
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Official title: To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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The bill sets aside about 22,000 acres near Yuma Proving Ground indefinitely for Army testing and training.
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What does this do?
This bill reserves about 22,000 acres of federal land near the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona for continued military use, blocking claims, sales, mining, or oil, gas, and geothermal leasing under normal public land rules. The land stays set aside for military purposes indefinitely, unless the Army decides it's no longer needed. It permits limited non-military activities—like conservation, historical site protection, wild horse and burro management, hunting, recreation, and firefighting—if they don't interfere with Army operations, and allows an existing utility corridor to keep operating without Army approval.
Who does it affect?
This affects ranchers, hunters, recreational users, utility companies, and communities near Yuma, Arizona, along with the Army and the Department of the Interior.
Why does it matter?
The change limits future commercial, mining, and energy development on this land while securing it for military testing and training needs.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 7, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 10, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.