01 — The Text
What.
- Withdraws public land near Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona from public use and designates it for military purposes.
- Updates the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to add specific parcels to existing military-controlled territory.
- Prevents the withdrawn land from being sold, mined, or developed for non-military uses.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Military gains exclusive control over additional Arizona acreage for testing and operations.
- Public loses access to withdraw or use those lands for grazing, recreation, or resource extraction.
- Arizona residents and businesses in the region may face land-use restrictions near the proving ground.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill passed committee with unanimous support on June 10, 2026. Heads to full House floor next.
- Both Natural Resources and Armed Services committees signed off, suggesting rare bipartisan backing.
- Contact your House representative to share your stance before floor vote.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jun 10, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- Jun 10, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 10, 2026 — Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
- May 21, 2026 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- May 12, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- May 7, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- May 7, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- May 7, 2026 — Introduced in House