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House GOP Pushes Controversial Plan to Expand Drilling

5/8/2025

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Republicans Push Drilling Expansion

House Republicans are pushing forward a controversial plan to expand leasing of public lands for drilling and mining, while slashing royalty rates for oil, gas, and coal. This initiative, linked to Trump’s tax package, has sparked backlash from environmentalists and dissenting Republicans like Rep. Ryan Zinke, who stand against the sale of federal lands. The fate of this measure now rests with the full House and Senate.

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Republicans Approve Land Sale

House Republicans greenlit a contentious amendment to sell more than 11,000 acres of federal land in Utah and Nevada, aiming to finance President Trump's tax cuts. While proponents argue it will boost local economies, Democrats and environmentalists fiercely oppose the move, fearing it signals a dangerous trend of privatizing public lands.

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Republicans Push Drilling Expansion

House Republicans are pushing forward a controversial plan to expand leasing of public lands for drilling and mining, while slashing royalty rates for oil, gas, and coal. This initiative, linked to Trump’s tax package, has sparked backlash from environmentalists and dissenting Republicans like Rep. Ryan Zinke, who stand against the sale of federal lands. The fate of this measure now rests with the full House and Senate.

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