Amodei Defends Land Sales, Says State Misses Reid’s Clout

Amodei defends land sales, says state misses Reid’s clout

Rep. Mark Amodei said he understands the ire of his Democratic colleagues after his late-night amendment to sell off more than 93,000 acres of public land in Nevada.

Public land sell-off amendment is a test: Will the GOP stand on principle, or bow to President Trump? — Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org)

La Sal Sunrise. Jonathan P. Thompson photo. Click the link to read the article on The Land Desk website (Jonathan P. Thompson): May 9, 2025 It appears that Republicans are actually serious about taking America’s public lands out of the public’s hands. During a late night-early morning move this week, Republican Reps. Mark Amodei of Nevada and Celeste Maloy of Utah sneakily added an amendment to the House reconciliation bill that would open the …

Rep. Amodei Defends Nevada Land Sales: “I Get It, But Someone Had to Act”

Nevada's only Republican congressman isn't backing down. Mark Amodei just pushed through a plan to sell more than 93,000 acres of federal land in Nevada, and he's defending it even as Democrats in his own state call it "insane." "Listen, I get it," Amodei told Nevada Newsmakers when asked about the criticism. "I get it...