Newest US Senate Land Sale Amendment

[brymoore]

Congressman Mike Simpson’s (ID) office provided that he is firmly against any sale of public lands in the BBB. Hopefully he sticks to it.

Emails and phone calls to my ID Senators have not given me any indication of what their plan is.

Crapo’s office is saying to callers that Crapo is reviewing the land sale provisions in the legislation right now and is not supportive.

I verified a few others were given the same message I received.

 

[BuzzH]

Crapo’s office is saying to callers that Crapo is reviewing the land sale provisions in the legislation right now and is not supportive.

I verified a few others were given the same message I received.

Nice!

I've been calling Lummis and Barrasso's office daily, same old thing with them, but I'm going to continue calling until they're sick of me calling. Maybe they'll start to understand how sick I am of this sell off public land crap.

 

[Big Fin]

Congressman Mike Simpson’s (ID) office provided that he is firmly against any sale of public lands in the BBB. Hopefully he sticks to it.

Emails and phone calls to my ID Senators have not given me any indication of what their plan is.

Following my meeting on Monday, Rep Simpson's staff reached out about a podcast appearance. We will be recording that next Wednesday for the Elk Talk Podcast.

I appreciate his willingness to come on and share his position on the topic. Looking at the maps, his District has a lot of world class hunting ground that could be sold.

I hope people in his district continue to encourage him to keep that position. I also hope Idaho folks keep pushing on Crapo and Risch. Word this morning was that they are getting inundated since those maps came out. Keep at it; politely, professionally, and persistently. Our first hope of stripping this is in the Senate, with these two Idaho senators being able to sway the math to our favor.

 

[beagle001]

Calls have been made. Gotta call my rep again and send emails.

I guess if this passes, they’ll have to hire someone at Mount Rushmore to start chiseling Roosevelt off…

 

[Elky Welky]

Bigfoot is getting involved too (please share):
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AXVDJbetH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

[cgasner1]

Bigfoot is getting involved too (please share):
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AXVDJbetH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Shameless reposting of a selfie

 

[USMC123456789]

Here's the canned response I got from Lummis, nothing from Barrasso or Hageman but not that I expect any-





Thank you for contacting me about public lands.

Wyoming and other western states are blessed with beautiful public lands that offer endless opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts. The outdoor recreation industry also generates thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in revenue for our state.

As you know, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for administering federal lands to support a range of uses, including for commercial, recreation, and conservation activities. Currently, BLM manages over 245 million acres of land, primarily in the 11 westerns states. In Wyoming alone, the BLM manages over 18.5 million acres, or 48% of the state’s land.

While the BLM is generally mandated by Congress to retain public lands in public ownership, under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), the agency may dispose of lands on a case-by-case basis and deemed in the public interest. FLPMA outlines the criteria for these land dispositions, allowing the sale of lands that are difficult and uneconomic for BLM or other agencies to manage, are no longer needed for the purpose it was acquired for, or would serve important public objectives, such as establishing parks or schools.

Recently, Democrats have put forward bad faith efforts aimed at obstructing President Trump’s agenda, rather than protecting our federal lands as they claim. One example is a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution by Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO), that did not ban the sale of public lands as claimed, but simply prohibited the proceeds received from routine land sales to be used to reduce our national deficit.

Additionally, a proposed amendment to the budget reconciliation package from the U.S. House Natural Resource Committee to allow the sale of 500,000 acres of BLM-managed land, less than 1% of federal lands in Utah and Nevada, has been mischaracterized by Democrats as an attempt to privatize land. In reality, it would allow those states to utilize underused parcels for economic development, mining, infrastructure projects, and the expansion of an airport and reservoir. This amendment was ultimately removed by U.S. House of Representatives before passing the budget reconciliation package.

Please be assured, it is one of my top priorities to maintain and improve public access on public lands for activities such as hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, hiking and biking. However, I believe that the people of Wyoming are the best stewards of the land, not unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. Time and time again, we have seen Wyoming and other western states targeted by misguided government regulations that ignore, at our state’s expense, more than a decade of thoughtful systems designed by local experts and Wyoming-based stakeholders.

I welcome the opportunity to communicate with you regarding issues impacting Wyoming. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can ever be of any assistance.

Kind regards,

 

[SAJ-99]

U.S. House Natural Resource Committee to allow the sale of 500,000 acres of BLM-managed land, ..., has been mischaracterized by Democrats as an attempt to privatize land.

I got a chuckle out of this. Apparently she wants to debate the definition of "privatize".

 

[huntid73]

Idaho folks, remember this, Senator Crapo's office is at least fielding calls and listening to the opposition to this bill, while Senator Risch is hiding behind voicemail. I am disgusted in Risch.

 

[cgasner1]

Maybe I should put my old 208 phone number to work tomorrow and make a couple calls

 

[USMC123456789]

Just heard back from Barrasso, here's what he sent, seems to push the 'less than 1%' will be sold like that makes it OK-




Thank you for contacting me. It is good to hear from you.

I appreciate hearing your thoughts on the budget reconciliation legislation. On June 11, 2025, Chairman Mike Lee (R-UT) released draft text of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources’ section of H.R. 1. One of the proposals allows for the sale of some federal lands. It is important to note that the bill prohibits the sale of lands with special designations, such as National Parks, National Monuments, wilderness areas, or national recreation areas. It protects existing rights, such as grazing permits, mining claims, mineral leases and rights of way.

I support federal land sales when they serve the interests of states, local communities and the public. The proposal under discussion impacts less than one percent of our federal lands. It gives states and local governments a voice in the decisions. The Wyoming Governor and local officials in Wyoming will play a significant role prior to any federal land sales in our state.

Public lands have immense value for tourism, recreation, wildlife habitat, grazing, and many other things that make Wyoming so special. I am committed to efficient multiple-use management of our public lands to ensure continued public access, healthy wildlife, and productive ecosystems. Please know I will keep your thoughts in mind as the Senate considers H.R. 1.

Thanks again for taking the time to contact me. I value your input.



John Barrasso, M.D.
United States Senator

 

[quarterhorse]

Been calling the Idaho Senators and Representatives daily. Thank Simpson and encourage him to keep it up. The other 3 I just try to get them to stand up.

It only takes 15 minutes to make the daily calls and send the emails. No excuse for not doing it if public land means anything at all to you.

 

[texwest44]

These canned replies from some of these senators really demonstrate how much they don't care about you or your time. Wouldn't it just be easier for everyone involved if their replies looked more like this:

"Dear Constituent,

Thank you for expressing your concern about the sale of public lands. Unfortunately, you're a low-income nobody who doesn't contribute to my campaigns or ensure that I have access to some sort of kickbacks from votes I cast. As someone who took this job for power and enrichment, and not to listen to prattling freeloaders bemoan the loss of valuable lands they don't even actually own, I politely ask you to get lost, and quit wasting my office's time until you become a millionaire or billionaire special interest advocate.

Sincerely,

Your aristocratic nobleman senate representative.

P.S., I know you'll still vote for me in the next election. Isn't that too funny?"

 

[Forkyfinder]

Map shows public land eligible for sale as MAGA and left unite to oppose

The Senate proposal, which could greatly affect outdoor recreation in the West, is facing strong pushback from conservationists, Democrats and MAGA supporters.

www.newsweek.com

 

[peterk1234]

Here's the canned response I got from Lummis, nothing from Barrasso or Hageman but not that I expect any-





Thank you for contacting me about public lands.

Wyoming and other western states are blessed with beautiful public lands that offer endless opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts. The outdoor recreation industry also generates thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in revenue for our state.

As you know, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for administering federal lands to support a range of uses, including for commercial, recreation, and conservation activities. Currently, BLM manages over 245 million acres of land, primarily in the 11 westerns states. In Wyoming alone, the BLM manages over 18.5 million acres, or 48% of the state’s land.

While the BLM is generally mandated by Congress to retain public lands in public ownership, under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), the agency may dispose of lands on a case-by-case basis and deemed in the public interest. FLPMA outlines the criteria for these land dispositions, allowing the sale of lands that are difficult and uneconomic for BLM or other agencies to manage, are no longer needed for the purpose it was acquired for, or would serve important public objectives, such as establishing parks or schools.

Recently, Democrats have put forward bad faith efforts aimed at obstructing President Trump’s agenda, rather than protecting our federal lands as they claim. One example is a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution by Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO), that did not ban the sale of public lands as claimed, but simply prohibited the proceeds received from routine land sales to be used to reduce our national deficit.

Additionally, a proposed amendment to the budget reconciliation package from the U.S. House Natural Resource Committee to allow the sale of 500,000 acres of BLM-managed land, less than 1% of federal lands in Utah and Nevada, has been mischaracterized by Democrats as an attempt to privatize land. In reality, it would allow those states to utilize underused parcels for economic development, mining, infrastructure projects, and the expansion of an airport and reservoir. This amendment was ultimately removed by U.S. House of Representatives before passing the budget reconciliation package.

Please be assured, it is one of my top priorities to maintain and improve public access on public lands for activities such as hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, hiking and biking. However, I believe that the people of Wyoming are the best stewards of the land, not unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. Time and time again, we have seen Wyoming and other western states targeted by misguided government regulations that ignore, at our state’s expense, more than a decade of thoughtful systems designed by local experts and Wyoming-based stakeholders.

I welcome the opportunity to communicate with you regarding issues impacting Wyoming. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can ever be of any assistance.

Kind regards,

This is pretty much the same crap coming from sheehey and daines here in Montana. What does that tell you?

I guess what bothers me about the boys in Montana is this issue was one of their platforms when running for office. So, ya this is a hill they need to die on. I get the game that they play. It's not like the Republicans have a super majority. They barely have the numbers to get anything passed, especially since some of them are borderline democrats. Daines and Sheehey have lots of power because the Republicans, ya even Lee, needs their votes every single time. They are in the driver's seat, they just don't realize it.

 

[TheTone]

These canned replies from some of these senators really demonstrate how much they don't care about you or your time. Wouldn't it just be easier for everyone involved if their replies looked more like this:

"Dear Constituent,

Thank you for expressing your concern about the sale of public lands. Unfortunately, you're a low-income nobody who doesn't contribute to my campaigns or ensure that I have access to some sort of kickbacks from votes I cast. As someone who took this job for power and enrichment, and not to listen to prattling freeloaders bemoan the loss of valuable lands they don't even actually own, I politely ask you to get lost, and quit wasting my office's time until you become a millionaire or billionaire special interest advocate.

Sincerely,

Your aristocratic nobleman senate representative.

P.S., I know you'll still vote for me in the next election. Isn't that too funny?"

And yet they supposedly don’t care for or pay attention to prepared letters or emails from constituents

It truly shows how little they care about the people they claim to represent

 

[Elky Welky]

Map shows public land eligible for sale as MAGA and left unite to oppose

The Senate proposal, which could greatly affect outdoor recreation in the West, is facing strong pushback from conservationists, Democrats and MAGA supporters.

www.newsweek.com

Great article highlighting how nonpartisan this issue is. These are all of our lands, regardless of political stripe.

 

[Jnasa]

Another day of calls and e-mails. With Senator Crapo I at least get to leave a message with an Aid. With Senator Risch it is simply a voicemail regardless of what office I call. Still only one canned email response from Risch.

With Crapo I at least get some hope he will oppose it if we keep making our case. The silence from Risch leaves me doubting. I realize there are bigger issues they are facing right now. Still disappointing at the lack of response.

 

[Hunter0925]

My response to and from Barrasso. Canned at Best and sounds like he is selling out WY as to be expected.

 

[Bryerific]

I am very appreciative that Senator Crapo’s aid answers my calls and today I too was told Senator Crapo is against the sale of public lands. Unfortunately I left today’s call without much of a gain in confidence as she followed up that statement really enunciating a “however” followed by a statement to the effect of “he is reviewing the land sale provisions as a part of the greater legislation”. I’m sure it’s more reflective of the opinions/expectations of the individual I was on the phone with, but it implied a lot.