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Proposed sale of millions of acres of public land under GOP budget bill prompts backlash
- Senator Mike Lee introduced language in the proposed budget legislation that permits the sale of more than 2 million acres of federal land across 11 states to facilitate housing development.
- The proposal reflects a long-standing conservative goal of local control, with Lee arguing that Washington mismanages isolated parcels more suited for housing.
- The land proposed for sale encompasses areas used for outdoor activities, designated wilderness regions, vital habitats for wildlife, and corridors essential for the migration of large game animals, prompting backlash from conservation advocates and local leaders.
- A YouGov poll shows 71% of Americans oppose such land sales, while critics call it a 'betrayal of future generations' and warn of permanent losses of access and heritage.
- If passed, the bill could set a precedent for large-scale public land sales, raising concerns about restricted access and minimal housing benefits despite Trump's pledge to address the housing crisis.
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Proposed public land sale in GOP budget bill draws backlash
Under the latest version of President Trump's budget bill, more than 2 million acres of federally controlled land in western states would be sold off and redeveloped for various purposes. Benji Backer, founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, joins "The Takeout" to explain why some environmentalists are strongly opposed to the land sale proposal.
Outdoors enthusiasts critical of Senate proposal to sell public lands
The Senate’s budget reconciliation bill includes a controversial provision that would mandate the sale of 2 million to 3 million acres of Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service land.
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