To amend the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 with respect to extensions, additions, and revisions to the Barry M. Goldwater Range in Arizona.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 772.
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AI Government Intelligence™H.R. 4377 proposes amendments to the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 specifically concerning the Barry M. Goldwater Range in Arizona. The bill addresses extensions, additions, and revisions to the military land withdrawal boundaries for this range, which is used for military training and operations. The legislative action aims to modify the legal framework governing the use and management of these lands to accommodate changes in military needs or land management policies.
This bill seeks to update the legal boundaries and management provisions of the Barry M. Goldwater Range in Arizona to reflect current military and land use requirements but did not advance past placement on the Union Calendar.
- Amends the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 with respect to the Barry M. Goldwater Range in Arizona.
- Focuses on extensions, additions, and revisions to the range's land withdrawal boundaries.
- Placed on the Union Calendar but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action.
['U.S. Department of Defense and military personnel utilizing the Barry M. Goldwater Range for training and operations', 'Federal land management agencies involved in overseeing the range', 'Local and state governments in Arizona potentially affected by land use changes']
['Implementation challenges related to coordinating land management between military and civilian agencies', 'Potential costs associated with land acquisition, management, or environmental compliance', 'Oversight complexities due to changes in land withdrawal boundaries and jurisdiction', 'Policy tradeoffs between military training needs and public land conservation or local community interests']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and placed on the Union Calendar, indicating it was scheduled for consideration but did not progress to a vote or enactment. It falls within the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources, reflecting ongoing legislative efforts to balance military land use with federal land management statutes.
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['Possible shifts in local economic activity due to changes in land use and military operations', 'Altered environmental management practices in the affected areas', 'Potential changes in federal-state relations regarding land management oversight']
The bill lacks a publicly available official summary and full text, limiting detailed analysis. Its placement on the Union Calendar without further action suggests limited legislative momentum. Transparency about the specific land changes and their implications for environmental and local stakeholders would be important for oversight. Monitoring coordination between military and land management agencies is essential to ensure compliance with environmental and public land policies.
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