Congresswoman Lee Statement on Proposal from Rep. Mark Amodei and House Republicans to Sell Nevada’s Public Lands

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement in response to Congressman Mark Amodei’s (NV-02) proposal to sell Nevada’s public lands: 

“In the dead of night, Rep. Mark Amodei led House Republicans in throwing Nevadans under the bus – advancing legislation to pay for their disastrous tax bill by selling off Nevada’s public lands. For decades, federal law has ensured that proceeds from land sales in southern Nevada stay in Nevada. Last night’s traitorous maneuver instead would send Nevada’s land proceeds to Washington to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. 

“Together with Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, I’ve led the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act — a balanced lands solution, meticulously negotiated with and supported by Nevadan local stakeholders, that would enable Clark County to responsibly pursue new development while safeguarding our most precious public lands for conservation and recreation – all while ensuring that proceeds from land sales in Nevada stay in Nevada. 

“Rep. Amodei's proposal is a slap in the face to Nevadans. I will fight this incredibly short-sighted and bad-faith proposal every step of the way.” 

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