To amend the Sikes Act to increase flexibility with respect to cooperative and interagency agreements for land management off of installations.

This bill updates the Sikes Act to give the government more flexibility to make agreements for managing land outside of military bases. It focuses on “off‑installation” land, aiming to make it easier for agencies to work together on conservation and land management near military sites.

Key points

• Who is affected: Federal land managers, the Department of Defense, nearby communities, and conservation partners working on lands near military bases.
• What changes: The law would adjust a section of the Sikes Act to allow more flexible cooperative and interagency agreements for land management off base property.
• Why it matters: Easier partnerships can help coordinate land care and conservation around bases, which can support local ecosystems and community planning while considering military needs.