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S. 4523Senate117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

Protecting Critical Ecosystems and Military Readiness in Florida Act

Sponsored by Marco RubioSen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)
Introduced July 13, 2022

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The bill bars the Secretary of the Air Force from making any agreement that would let civilian aircraft share Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida. It is intended to protect local ecosystems and maintain military readiness, affecting the Air Force and any civil aviation entities that might seek joint use of the base.

Key Provisions

  • The Secretary of the Air Force may not enter into any agreement permitting joint use of Homestead Air Reserve Base with civil aircraft.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

July 13, 2022

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Introduced in Senate

July 13, 2022

SenateIntro Referral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

July 13, 2022

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Introduced in SenateIssued July 13, 2022

II

117th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 4523

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 13, 2022

Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 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 Protecting Critical Ecosystems and Military Readiness in 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.