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Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025

H.R. 5131 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 5131119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 09/04/2025REP. BEGICHR-AK · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.58 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY

2 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Begich, Nicholas J. (R-AK) (Introduced 09/04/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.58 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesHouse - Armed Services Committee; House - Armed Services Committee; House - Armed Services Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action12/10/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (09/04/2025)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 5131 EH: Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 5131

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To extend military land withdrawals in Alaska, New Mexico, and California for a period of 25 years and to make technical corrections to descriptions for certain military land withdrawals, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025.

2.Extension of certain military land withdrawals and correction of certain land descriptions (a)Extension of withdrawal and reservation for military use of certain lands (1)Yukon Training Area, Donnelly Training Area East, and Donnelly Training Area West, Alaska, and McGregor Range, Fort Bliss, New MexicoSection 3015(a) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 892) is amended by striking 25 years after November 6, 2001 and inserting on November 6, 2051. (2)Fort Irwin military landsSection 2910(a) of the Fort Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001 (title XXIX of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1339) is amended by striking 25 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting on December 31, 2051. (b)Correction of land descriptions (1)McGregor Range military landsSection 3011(d)(2) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 892) is amended by striking 608,385 acres of land and inserting approximately 605,401 acres of land. (2)Fort Irwin military landsSection 2902(c) of the Fort Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001 (title XXIX of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1336) is amended— (A)by striking 110,000 acres and inserting 117,710 acres; and (B)by striking as Proposed Withdrawal Land on the map entitled National Training Center—Proposed Withdrawal of Public Lands for Training Purposes, dated September 21, 2000 and inserting on the map entitled Fort Irwin Withdrawal dated February 28, 2025. Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 5131 IH: Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5131IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 4, 2025Mr. Begich introduced the following bill; which was referred 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 concernedA BILLTo extend military land withdrawals in Alaska, New Mexico, and California for a period of 25 years and to make technical corrections to descriptions for certain military land withdrawals, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025. 2.25-year extension of certain military land withdrawals and correction of land descriptions (a)Extension of withdrawal and reservation for military use of certain lands (1)Fort Greely and Fort Wainwright training ranges, Alaska, and Mcgregor range, Fort Bliss, New MexicoSection 3015(a) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 892) is amended by striking 25 years after November 6, 2001 and inserting on November 6, 2051. (2)Fort Irwin military landSection 2910(a) of the Fort Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001 (title XXIX of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1339) is amended by striking 25 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting on December 31, 2051. (b)Correction of land descriptions (1)Mcgregor Range military landsSection 3011(d)(2) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 892) is amended by striking 608,385 and inserting 605,401. (2)Fort Irwin military landSection 2902(c) of the Fort Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001 (title XXIX of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1336) is amended— (A)by striking 110,000 and inserting 117,710; and (B)by striking as Proposed Withdrawal Land on the map entitled National Training Center—Proposed Withdrawal of Public Lands for Training Purposes, dated September 21, 2000 and inserting on the map entitled Fort Irwin Withdrawal dated February 28, 2025.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

107 HR 5131 : Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5131IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 10, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo extend military land withdrawals in Alaska, New Mexico, and California for a period of 25 years and to make technical corrections to descriptions for certain military land withdrawals, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025.2.Extension of certain military land withdrawals and correction of certain land descriptions(a)Extension of withdrawal and reservation for military use of certain lands(1)Yukon Training Area, Donnelly Training Area East, and Donnelly Training Area West, Alaska, and McGregor Range, Fort Bliss, New MexicoSection 3015(a) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 892) is amended by striking 25 years after November 6, 2001 and inserting on November 6, 2051.(2)Fort Irwin military landsSection 2910(a) of the Fort Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001 (title XXIX of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1339) is amended by striking 25 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting on December 31, 2051.(b)Correction of land descriptions(1)McGregor Range military landsSection 3011(d)(2) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 892) is amended by striking 608,385 acres of land and inserting approximately 605,401 acres of land.(2)Fort Irwin military landsSection 2902(c) of the Fort Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001 (title XXIX of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1336) is amended—(A)by striking 110,000 acres and inserting 117,710 acres; and(B)by striking as Proposed Withdrawal Land on the map entitled National Training Center—Proposed Withdrawal of Public Lands for Training Purposes, dated September 21, 2000 and inserting on the map entitled Fort Irwin Withdrawal dated February 28, 2025.Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

107 HR 5131 RH: Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 346119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5131[Report No. 119–397, Part I]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 4, 2025Mr. Begich introduced the following bill; which was referred 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 concernedDecember 9, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. VindmanDecember 9, 2025Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicDecember 9, 2025Committee on Armed Services discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on September 4, 2025A BILLTo extend military land withdrawals in Alaska, New Mexico, and California for a period of 25 years and to make technical corrections to descriptions for certain military land withdrawals, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025.2.Extension of certain military land withdrawals and correction of certain land descriptions(a)Extension of withdrawal and reservation for military use of certain lands(1)Yukon Training Area, Donnelly Training Area East, and Donnelly Training Area West, Alaska, and McGregor Range, Fort Bliss, New MexicoSection 3015(a) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 892) is amended by striking 25 years after November 6, 2001 and inserting on November 6, 2051.(2)Fort Irwin military landsSection 2910(a) of the Fort Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001 (title XXIX of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1339) is amended by striking 25 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting on December 31, 2051.(b)Correction of land descriptions(1)McGregor Range military landsSection 3011(d)(2) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 892) is amended by striking 608,385 acres of land and inserting approximately 605,401 acres of land.(2)Fort Irwin military landsSection 2902(c) of the Fort Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001 (title XXIX of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1336) is amended—(A)by striking 110,000 acres and inserting 117,710 acres; and(B)by striking as Proposed Withdrawal Land on the map entitled National Training Center—Proposed Withdrawal of Public Lands for Training Purposes, dated September 21, 2000 and inserting on the map entitled Fort Irwin Withdrawal dated February 28, 2025.December 9, 2025Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendmentDecember 9, 2025Committee on Armed Services discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (21)

DateChamberAll Actions
09/04/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
09/04/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
09/04/2025House floor actionsReferred 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.
09/04/2025House floor actionsReferred 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.
09/11/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
09/18/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
11/20/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
11/20/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
11/20/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
12/09/2025Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-397, Part I.
12/09/2025House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-397, Part I.
12/09/2025Library of CongressCommittee on Armed Services discharged.
12/09/2025House floor actionsCommittee on Armed Services discharged.
12/09/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.
12/09/2025House floor actionsMr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
12/09/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5091-5093)
12/09/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5131.
12/09/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5091-5092)
12/09/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5091-5092)
12/09/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/10/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textPublic Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Passed HousePublic Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo extend military land withdrawals in Alaska, New Mexico, and California for a period of 25 years and to make technical corrections to descriptions for certain military land withdrawals, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HousePublic Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025
Display TitlePublic Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as IntroducedPublic Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025
Official Title as IntroducedTo extend military land withdrawals in Alaska, New Mexico, and California for a period of 25 years and to make technical corrections to descriptions for certain military land withdrawals, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (1)

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Committees (8)

CommitteeActivity
House - Armed Services Committee Bills of Interest - Exchange of Letters
House - Armed Services Committee12/09/2025 Discharged From
House - Armed Services Committee09/04/2025 Referred To
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee12/10/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee12/09/2025 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee11/20/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee11/20/2025 Discharged from
House - Natural Resources Committee09/04/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

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Subjects (6)

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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