To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw...
To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
This bill, HB8686, aims to change the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 by adding specific public lands around the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona to the list of protected areas. This means that these lands would be reserved for military use and would not be available for other purposes like development or public use.
The bill would mainly impact the local communities near the Yuma Proving Ground and the military, as it ensures the land is available for training and operations. It could also affect landowners and developers who might have had plans for those areas.
As of May 7, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to relevant committees. On June 10, 2026, the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands reviewed it, and it was ordered to be reported with amendments. The bill has progressed through several steps, including a subcommittee hearing on May 21, 2026, and initial referrals on May 7 and May 12, 2026.
