Bill Summary
This bill, titled the "Preserving Options for Everglades Restoration and National Defense in the Straits of Florida Act," aims to prevent the joint use of Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida by both the Air Force and civil aircraft. It amends a previous law, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, by removing a deadline for the prohibition and instead making it a permanent restriction. This bill is intended to protect the base and surrounding area for potential future use in Everglades restoration efforts and national defense purposes.
Possible Impacts
1. People living near Homestead Air Reserve Base could be affected by the limitation on joint use as they may not be able to use the base for civilian aircraft transportation. This could impact their ability to travel and access certain areas.
2. The Air Force personnel stationed at Homestead Air Reserve Base may experience changes in their daily operations and schedules due to the prohibition on joint use with civilian aircraft. This could impact their work and personal lives.
3. The legislation may also impact the overall economy of the Homestead, Florida area as the presence of civilian aircraft could bring in tourism and other economic opportunities. With the prohibition, these opportunities may be limited, affecting the livelihood of local businesses and residents.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1348 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1348
To extend the prohibition on the joint use of Homestead Air Reserve
Base, Homestead, Florida, by the Air Force and civil aircraft.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 3, 2023
Mr. Gimenez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Armed Services
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A BILL
To extend the prohibition on the joint use of Homestead Air Reserve
Base, Homestead, Florida, by the Air Force and civil aircraft.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Preserving Options for Everglades
Restoration and National Defense in the Straits of Florida Act''.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON JOINT USE OF HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE WITH
CIVIL AVIATION.
Section 2874 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) is amended by striking
``On or before September 30, 2026, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The
Secretary''.
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