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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 8686· 119th Congress

Lock Down Land Near Yuma Military Base

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

Sponsor
Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
Introduced
May 7, 2026
Last Action
Jun 10, 2026
Passage
68%
Introduced
May 7, 2026
Committee
Jun 10, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
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  • Prevents the withdrawn land from being sold, mined, or developed for non-military uses.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, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • Jun 10, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Jun 10, 2026Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
  • May 21, 2026Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • May 12, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • May 7, 2026Referred 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, 2026Referred 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, 2026Introduced in House