Bill > HR5131

This bill extends military land withdrawals in Alaska, New Mexico, and California for an additional 25 years, effectively prolonging the military's exclusive use of specific training areas and ranges until November 6, 2051 (for Alaska and New Mexico sites) and December 31, 2051 (for Fort Irwin in California). The bill makes technical corrections to the land descriptions, specifically adjusting the total acreage for the McGregor Range in New Mexico from 608,385 acres to approximately 605,401 acres, and for Fort Irwin from 110,000 acres to 117,710 acres. Additionally, the bill updates the reference map for the Fort Irwin land withdrawal from a 2000 map to a new map dated February 28, 2025. These land withdrawals are critical for maintaining military training grounds, allowing the Department of Defense to conduct essential military readiness activities without interference from civilian land use or development. The extensions ensure continuous, uninterrupted access to these strategically important training areas for an extended period.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5131/all-info