House Republicans approve amendment authorizing the sale of federal lands

The House Natural Resources committee approved an amendment allowing the sale of thousands of acres of federal land in Nevada and Utah, states pivotal to a movement seeking local control over public lands. The sales focus on developing affordable housing near Las Vegas, Reno, and St. George, with Rep. Celeste Maloy noting her district's 10,000-acre parcels highlight the impact of high federal land percentages on local governance. Meanwhile, critics argue this aligns with a broader far-right push for land transfer to balance tax cuts against environmental and community concerns, contrasting with limited, locally supported transactions previously discussed under different administrations.