US EditionDon’t Sell Montana’s Soul
- Over the weekend, Utah Senator Mike Lee withdrew his land sale provision, citing inability to secure safeguards against foreign interests or BlackRock.
- After the Byrd Rule ruled the original land sale mandate out of order, Lee introduced a narrower version, facing bipartisan opposition and leading to revision.
- Opposition rallied thousands across the West; outdoor industry groups and conservationists warned land sales could harm local economies, jobs, and public health.
- Following Lee’s withdrawal, Wyoming’s public lands are secure for now; conservationists, hunters, and anglers celebrated, and the bill advances without the sale provision.
- Future efforts could include introducing standalone bills or revising language in reconciliation packages to transfer land to states or lease it to oil and gas companies, as Lee and others plan.
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Wars on the West
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past couple of weeks, you know that U.S. Sen. Mike Lee withdrew his push to sell off public lands via an amendment to Trump’s budget bill. Faced with widespread and intense opposition from just about everyone west of the 100th meridian, the Utah Republican blinked. Opinion For more than a century, our million square mile public domain has been the battleground for more than one “War on the West.” J…
Why Senator Lee’s Withdrawal of Protected Lands Sale Is a Win for All Americans
Utah Sen. Mike Lee has rescinded his proposal to sell millions of acres of protected federal land for housing developments, following significant backlash from the public and fellow lawmakers. Lee posted a statement on the removal of the provision, stating, “I was unable to secure clear, enforceable safeguards to guarantee that these lands would be sold only to American families… For that reason, I’ve made the decision to withdraw the federal l…
Narrowed plan for public land sales is dropped from GOP mega-bill
A controversial provision to sell off federal public land, including in Washington state, has been removed from the Republican tax cut and spending bill now under consideration in the U.S. Senate.
The Daily Caller
Restoring LibertyHunters, Fishermen And Outdoors Experts Rejoice As Sen. Mike Lee Backs Off Plan To Sell Public Lands
Conservationists and outdoorsmen celebrated Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee's decision to withdraw his public land sales proposal from the tax bill Saturday.
Rob Wallace: Don’t Expect Public Land Sale To Be Brought Back Anytime Soon
People shouldn’t expect to see a plan to sell federal public lands brought back to Congress anytime soon, says Rob Wallace, former Assistant Interior Secretary. In the future, the proposal needs to be its own standalone bill, says Sen. John Barrasso.
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