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Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025
12/24/2025, 12:26 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5131
Congressional Summary of HR 5131
Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025
This bill extends by 25 years the reservation of certain public lands for military use and the withdrawal of such lands from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws (e.g., mining laws). Specifically, the bill extends the withdrawal and reservation of the Fort Greely and Fort Wainwright Training Ranges in Alaska and the McGregor Range at Fort Bliss in New Mexico until November 6, 2051. It also extends the withdrawal and reservation of Fort Irwin military land in California until December 31, 2051.
The bill also makes technical changes to the land descriptions of the McGregor Range and Fort Irwin lands.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5131
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5131
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5131
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5131
Comments
Adalee Freedman
6 months ago
I don't agree with this bill. It takes away land that could be used for other important purposes. It affects me because it limits access to natural resources in those areas. This bill could have negative impacts on the environment and local communities.
Haley Avery
5 months ago
Ugh, can't believe they're trying to pass this bill! How will this impact our communities in the long run? #HRBill5131
