Promoting National Security and Preserving Access to Public Land in Southern Nevada Act of 2023

3/4/2024, 8:15 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 118 s 3134, also known as the Promoting National Security and Preserving Access to Public Land in Southern Nevada Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to balance the need for national security with the preservation of public access to land in Southern Nevada.

The bill includes provisions that aim to enhance national security by allowing for the expansion of military training and testing activities in certain areas of Southern Nevada. This includes the designation of specific areas for military use and the establishment of buffer zones to ensure the safety and security of these activities.

At the same time, the bill also seeks to preserve public access to public lands in Southern Nevada by ensuring that recreational activities such as hiking, camping, and hunting can continue in designated areas. The bill includes measures to protect wildlife habitats and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources in these areas. Overall, the Promoting National Security and Preserving Access to Public Land in Southern Nevada Act of 2023 aims to strike a balance between national security needs and the preservation of public access to land in Southern Nevada. It seeks to ensure that both objectives can be achieved in a way that benefits both the military and the public.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3134

Introduced on
2023-10-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/25/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 118 s 3134, also known as the Promoting National Security and Preserving Access to Public Land in Southern Nevada Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to balance the need for national security with the preservation of public access to land in Southern Nevada.

The bill includes provisions that aim to enhance national security by allowing for the expansion of military training and testing activities in certain areas of Southern Nevada. This includes the designation of specific areas for military use and the establishment of buffer zones to ensure the safety and security of these activities.

At the same time, the bill also seeks to preserve public access to public lands in Southern Nevada by ensuring that recreational activities such as hiking, camping, and hunting can continue in designated areas. The bill includes measures to protect wildlife habitats and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources in these areas. Overall, the Promoting National Security and Preserving Access to Public Land in Southern Nevada Act of 2023 aims to strike a balance between national security needs and the preservation of public access to land in Southern Nevada. It seeks to ensure that both objectives can be achieved in a way that benefits both the military and the public.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act to adjust the boundary of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, to amend the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 to include the city of North Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association, to clarify the authority of the Department of Defense to conduct certain military activities at the Nevada Test and Training Range, to designate the Southern Paiute Wilderness in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action10/25/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.