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H.R. 8381House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

Preserving Options for Everglades Restoration and National Defense in the Straits of Florida Act

Sponsored by Carlos A. GimenezRep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL)
Introduced July 14, 2022

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The bill bars the Secretary of the Air Force from making any agreement that would allow civil aircraft to share Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida, keeping the facility for military use only. It affects the Air Force’s ability to enter joint‑use arrangements and any civil aviation operations that might seek access to the base.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits the Secretary of the Air Force from entering into any agreement that would provide for or permit joint use of Homestead Air Reserve Base with civil aircraft.

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

July 14, 2022

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Introduced in House

July 14, 2022

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

July 14, 2022

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Introduced in HouseIssued July 14, 2022

I

117th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 8381

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 14, 2022

Mr. Gimenez (for himself, Mr. Waltz, Mr. Diaz-Balart, and Ms. Salazar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

To prohibit the Secretary of the Air Force from entering into an agreement that would provide for or permit the joint use of Homestead Air Reserve Base, Homestead, Florida, by the Air Force and civil aircraft.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Preserving Options for Everglades Restoration and National Defense in the Straits of Florida Act.

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Prohibition on joint use of homestead air reserve base with civil aviation

The Secretary of the Air Force may not enter into an agreement that would provide for or permit the joint use of Homestead Air Reserve Base, Homestead, Florida, by the Air Force and civil aircraft.