Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025

# Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 - Summary **What it does:** This bill extends military control over four training ranges and military lands in Alaska, California, and New Mexico for another 25 years. Specifically, it keeps Fort Greely and Fort Wainwright training ranges in Alaska, the McGregor Range at Fort Bliss in New Mexico, and Fort Irwin in California reserved exclusively for military use. These lands would be withdrawn from activities like mining that are normally allowed on public land. The bill also updates the official descriptions of some of these properties. **Who it affects:** This primarily impacts the military, which gains long-term certainty for training operations at these four major facilities.

It could affect any private companies or individuals interested in mining or developing these specific public lands, as they would remain off-limits. Local communities near these bases may also be affected by continued military operations in their regions. **Current status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is currently pending action in the Senate. It was introduced by Rep. Nicholas Begich (R-Alaska).