H.R. 8686 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

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

What it does

Withdraws approximately 21,782.981 acres of Federal land near Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, from all forms of entry, appropriation, mining, and mineral or geothermal leasing, excluding approximately 800 acres of subsurface estate owned by the State of Arizona.
Withdraws approximately 249.29 acres of Federal land at Howard Cantonment near Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, from all forms of entry, appropriation, mining, and mineral or geothermal leasing.
Reserves the withdrawn land for use by the Secretary of the Army for purposes specified in Public Land Order No. 848 of July 1, 1952, and as authorized under section 2914.
Permits the Secretary of the Interior to assign management responsibility for the withdrawn land to the Secretary of the Army, who shall manage it under the Sikes Act and Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue rights-of-way for critical regional utility infrastructure within the Parker-Blaisdell Utility Corridor without Army consent, although the Secretary shall coordinate with the Army to minimize impacts to military operations.

Jun 10, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Committee: House Natural Resources