Washington, Dec. 9 -- Congressman Nick Begich issued the following op-ed:
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5131, the Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5131), legislation led by Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) to extend critical military land withdrawals in Alaska, New Mexico, and California for 25 years and provide long-term certainty for America's most strategic training and testing ranges. Passage of H.R. 5131 marks the seventh bill Congressman Begich has successfully advanced through the House during the 119th Congress.
"Alaska is the tip of the spear for America's defense. Our training ranges in Alaska and across the country are indispensable for Arc...