TRCP, Others On Withdrawing Of Public Land Selling Spree
Big news over the weekend, as Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) withdrew controversial legislation that would have potentially put more than a million acres of public land up for sale. Lee originally planned to add the details of his plan into President Donald Trump’s divisive Big Beautiful Bill. But the senator backtracked over the weekend.
From Senator Lee’s statement :
“Because of the strict constraints of the budget reconciliation process, I was unable to secure clear, enforceable safeguards to guarantee that these lands would be sold only to American families—not to China, not to BlackRock, and not to any foreign interests.”
That’s not exactly and ode to protecting our public wilderness lands for conservation purposes, but take the win while you can.
Here’s the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership with some reaction:
TRCP Celebrates Removal of Public Land Sales from Budget Megabill
This critical win for America’s public lands is a testament to the strength and unity of hunters, anglers, outdoor advocates, and conservation-minded lawmakers
Today, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) celebrates a critical win for America’s public lands: the removal of proposed public land sales from the Senate version of the budget reconciliation bill. This victory is a testament to the strength and unity of hunters, anglers, outdoor advocates, and conservation-minded lawmakers who stood up for what’s right.
“Hunters and anglers made it abundantly clear that reconciliation is not the appropriate vehicle for public land sales,” said Joel Pedersen, president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.“Public lands are a cornerstone of our national heritage, our outdoor traditions, and the economies of countless communities across the country. We’re deeply grateful to Senators Sheehy, Daines, Crapo, and Risch for their leadership and all the lawmakers— including Senator Heinrich— who helped ensure this short-sighted proposal was removed.”
“The removal of public land sales from the budget bill is more than a legislative correction—it’s a reminder of the power of collective advocacy,” Pedersen continued. “This outcome affirms our long-held belief: when we unite, we win.”
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