Bill > HR5131

This bill seeks to extend military land withdrawals for three specific military training areas in Alaska, New Mexico, and California for an additional 25 years. Specifically, the bill extends the withdrawal periods for Fort Greely and Fort Wainwright training ranges in Alaska, the McGregor Range at Fort Bliss in New Mexico, and Fort Irwin military land in California from their current expiration dates to November 6, 2051, or December 31, 2051, depending on the location. The bill also makes technical corrections to the land descriptions for these military areas, adjusting the recorded acreage for the McGregor Range from 608,385 to 605,401 acres and for Fort Irwin from 110,000 to 117,710 acres. Additionally, the bill updates the reference map for the Fort Irwin land withdrawal to a more recent map dated February 28, 2025. These extensions and corrections are intended to ensure continued military access to critical training ranges and support military readiness by providing uninterrupted use of these lands for an extended period.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

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