House Republicans approve amendment authorizing the sale of federal lands

After initially excluding it from a budget bill, House Republicans approved a controversial late hour amendment Tuesday that authorizes the sale of federal land in two western states for affordable housing and other uses.

May 7, 2025 - 21:15
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House Republicans approve amendment authorizing the sale of federal lands
The Colorado River runs through federal BLM land outside Moab, Utah.

After initially excluding it from a budget bill, House Republicans approved a controversial late hour amendment Tuesday that authorizes the sale of federal land in two western states for affordable housing and other uses.

(Image credit: Photo by Kirk Siegler)