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Senator Lee's Amendment Threatens National Parks' Future

12/19/2025

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Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced an amendment that could let U.S. President Donald Trump sell national parks.
The amendment would remove protections from an appropriations bill that keeps national parks federally owned.
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) warns the amendment would betray Americans and harm tourism-dependent economies, noting parks attract over 332 million visitors annually.
NPCA urges citizens to contact senators to oppose Lee's amendment and protect these lands.

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Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced an amendment that could let U.S. President Donald Trump sell national parks.
The amendment would remove protections from an appropriations bill that keeps national parks federally owned.
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) warns the amendment would betray Americans and harm tourism-dependent economies, noting parks attract over 332 million visitors annually.
NPCA urges citizens to contact senators to oppose Lee's amendment and protect these lands.