Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025
Plan extends military use of public lands in Alaska, New Mexico, California for 25 years, updates maps and acres
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Keeps certain public lands set aside for military training in Alaska, New Mexico, and California for 25 more years
- Updates the official maps and acre counts, raising Fort Irwin in California to about 117,710 acres and trimming McGregor Range in New Mexico to about 605,401
- Training with live fire and large vehicles continues at these sites, which can limit public access, hunting, and new building on those lands
- Supporters say this keeps troops ready and avoids costly moves; critics may worry about wildlife, noise, and local access
- Does not open new areas in Alaska or New Mexico; it mainly corrects old errors and locks in current boundaries through 2051
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5091-5092)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5131.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025
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