US EditionZinke forms bipartisan Public Lands Caucus
- Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke and New Mexico Rep. Gabe Vasquez launched the bipartisan Public Lands Caucus last week in Washington D.C. To conserve public lands and expand natural resource access.
- The caucus formed amid recent political tensions over federal land sales, including House Republicans' approval of an amendment for land sales in Nevada and Utah tied to a budget bill.
- The caucus includes 14 House members mostly from western states such as Montana, Idaho, and California, and has backing from conservation groups like Trout Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited.
- Zinke expressed strong opposition to including land sales in the reconciliation bill, highlighting that public lands are a national treasure that need to be protected for future generations.
- The caucus seeks to promote effective policies that conserve natural resources while enhancing outdoor activities, boosting regional economies, and ensuring public availability of lands, reflecting widespread endorsement from Montana’s congressional team despite debates over land sales.
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Zinke forms bipartisan Public Lands Caucus • Daily Montanan
Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke speaks at a press conference announcing the launch of the bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, while Montana Rep. Troy Downing listens. (Courtesy photo)Montana U.S. Rep Ryan Zinke, a Republican, joined with Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-NewMexico, to launch a new bipartisan congressional coalition focused on conserving America’s public lands and expanding access to natural resources for all Americans. At a press conference in Was…
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Zinke forms bipartisan Public Lands Caucus
Montana U.S. Rep Ryan Zinke, a Republican, joined with Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-NewMexico, to launch a new bipartisan congressional coalition focused on conserving America’s public lands and expanding access to natural resources for all Americans. At a press conference in…
Northwest-Backed Public Lands Caucus Forms to Promote Access, Push Back on Federal Land Sale Proposals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana U.S. Rep Ryan Zinke, a Republican, joined with U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-New Mexico, to launch a new bipartisan congressional coalition focused on conserving America’s public lands and expanding access to natural resources for all Americans. At a press conference in Washington, D.C., last week, Zinke announced the launch of the Public Lands Caucus, which he will co-chair with Vazquez, comprising 14 members of the U.S. …
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