H.R. 5131: Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-09-04 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-10 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-09-04):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Eugene Simon Vindman | D VA 2025-10-08 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 5131 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 5131?
H.R. 5131 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 5131 are available on congress.gov.
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