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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Land Transfer: Adak Island, Alaska
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Sullivan has proposed an amendment to transfer approximately 5,399 acres of land on Adak Island, Alaska, from the National Wildlife Refuge System to the Department of the Navy. The land would be designated for military testing, training, and defense-related activities.
This amendment would change the legal status and management of over 5,000 acres of federal land in Alaska, shifting it from wildlife conservation to military use for testing and training.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of the Navy
The department would receive title to the land and be responsible for its management as a military testing and training site.
National Wildlife Refuge System
The system would lose jurisdiction over the 5,399.46 acres of land on Adak Island.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will happen to the land on Adak Island if this amendment passes?
Does this affect the entire Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge?
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Conservation to Defense Conversion
The amendment explicitly overrides multiple historical conservation-focused land orders to prioritize military testing and training.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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