HR 8686·Federal·house
To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
Reported by CommitteeFiled May 7, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R)
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 10, 2026
Summary
The measure removes roughly 22,000 acres of public land in southwestern Arizona from mining, leasing, and other public‑land activities and reserves it for the U.S. Army’s training and testing at Yuma Proving Ground. It also outlines how the land will be managed, what non‑military uses are allowed, and how utility corridors may be approved.
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