RepublicanBill · H.R. 8686· House(119-HR-8686)

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

Rep. Gosar
Age: 68 years
Arizona
Introduced
5/7/2026
Last activity
6/10/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsored by
Paul Gosar
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill proposes an amendment to the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013. It seeks to withdraw and reserve specific public lands near the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona for use by the Secretary of the Army. The reservation covers approximately 21,782.981 acres near Highway 95 and approximately 249.29 acres near the Howard Cantonment. The land is being set aside to support military readiness and security. The withdrawal lasts for an indefinite period or until the Secretary of the Army determines the military need no longer exists.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3

    The bill explicitly allows for the conservation of wildlife, habitat, and the management of wild horses and burros.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+2

    The bill includes provisions for the prevention and suppression of brush and range fires.

  • Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+1

    The bill authorizes rights-of-way for critical regional-grid level utility infrastructure such as transmission lines.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.