Rep. Dina Titus Slams Proposed Sale of Public Lands for Billionaire Tax Cuts

Opposition to Public Land Sales

• 🎯 Rep. Dina Titus is sending a clear message to Senator Lee and his allies: public lands will not be used as revenue raisers to fund tax cuts for billionaires.
• ✊ The House has already shown bipartisan opposition to selling off public lands.
• 🗣️ Titus was proud to lead the effort in the House to strike a provision that would have sold public lands in her southern Nevada district without the consent of its constituents.

Senate Efforts and Public Reaction

• 📜 Senator Lee is attempting to introduce a similar provision in the Senate version of a bill.
• 😠 Residents of Nevada, particularly outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists, are expressing public outrage over these proposals.
• ✅ The Senate parliamentarian, using the Byrd rule, has correctly ruled that this provision has no place in a reconciliation bill.

The Ongoing Fight for Public Lands

• 🗺️ Titus highlights that while the provision is not currently in the bill, the fight to protect public lands is far from over.
• ⏳ The importance of preserving these lands is emphasized for future generations.