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Senator Mike Lee has proposed an amendment that could lead to the sale of U.S. national parks, threatening their preservation, local economies, and American heritage. The article urges citizens to call their senators to oppose this amendment and protect national parks from being sold or privatized.
Senator Mike Lee withdrew his proposal to sell public lands from a major policy bill after facing strong opposition within his party and from Western states, as well as pushback from hunters and outdoorsmen.
Senator Mike Lee has revised a measure to sell off Bureau of Land Management holdings, targeting lands near population centers, amidst widespread opposition from various groups including Democrats, hunters, tribes, and Wyoming officials, who argue the plan benefits billionaires and undermines public and tribal rights, while Lee claims it serves American families and affordable housing.
Senator Mike Lee has revised his controversial plan to sell up to 3.3 million acres of public lands after bipartisan opposition and a ruling that his original proposal violated Senate rules; the new plan will exclude U.S. Forest Service land and limit sales to areas within 5 miles of population centers, amid ongoing political and environmental debates.
Sen. Mike Lee proposed a bill to sell 2.2 to 3.3 million acres of public land in the West to fund housing, but faced strong opposition from conservation groups, fellow conservatives, and the public, who see it as a land grab that threatens access to natural spaces and outdoor heritage.
Senator Mike Lee has proposed legislation that could lead to the sale of over 18 million acres of public land in Utah, including popular ski resorts, trails, and grazing areas, raising concerns among conservationists and local communities about the potential loss of protected lands and impacts on recreation and ranching livelihoods.
Sen. Mike Lee deleted controversial social media posts blaming Minnesota Governor Walz for the recent targeted shootings of a lawmaker and her husband after public backlash, including criticism from Democrats and calls for condemning violent rhetoric.