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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-05-11

Merkley, Wyden Introduce New Bill to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands

Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
DOR · Senator
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This press release from Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) was published on 2026-05-11 and titled "Merkley, Wyden Introduce New Bill to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands".

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Merkley, Wyden Introduce New Bill to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced they introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act, new legislation to ensure that America’s public lands cannot be sold as part of a fast-tracked process in a budget reconciliation bill. During consideration of the Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Betrayal” budget reconciliation bill that passed [ ] The post Merkley, Wyden Introduce New Bill to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands appeared first on Merkley .
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