Fact Check: The reconciliation bill stipulates that not less than 0.50 percent and not more than 0.75 percent of all Bureau of Land Management land must be sold to the private sector, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

Fact Check: "The reconciliation bill stipulates that not less than 0.50 percent and not more than 0.75 percent of all Bureau of Land Management land must be sold to the private sector, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior."

What We Know

The claim states that the reconciliation bill mandates the sale of a specific percentage of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land to the private sector. According to a report, the reconciliation bill does indeed contain language that specifies "not less than 0.50 percent and not more than 0.75 percent" of all BLM land must be sold, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior (source-5). However, this provision has faced significant opposition and was reportedly stripped from the bill during the legislative process (source-2).

Analysis

The claim is partially accurate in that it reflects language that was present in the reconciliation bill at one point. However, the context is crucial. The provision allowing for the sale of BLM land was removed from the bill following opposition from various stakeholders, including Congressman Ryan Zinke, who stated, “I strongly don’t believe [land sales] should be in the reconciliation bill” (source-2). This indicates that while the language may have existed, it was not enacted and thus does not reflect the current status of the legislation.

Furthermore, reports indicate that the reconciliation bill has been subject to significant changes, and the specific provisions regarding land sales have been contentious, leading to their removal (source-4). The reliability of the sources discussing the initial provisions is high, but the subsequent changes to the bill, including the removal of the land sale requirement, are critical to understanding the current legislative landscape.

Conclusion

Verdict: False
The claim that the reconciliation bill stipulates the sale of a specific percentage of BLM land is misleading. While such language was included in earlier drafts of the bill, it has since been removed due to opposition and is not reflective of the current legislative status. Therefore, the assertion that this provision is still in effect is incorrect.

Sources

1. Energy and Natural Resources Committee Reconciliation Title Section-by ...
2. Zinke Strips Public Lands Sales out of House Budget Reconciliation ...
3. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (Passed ...
4. House Republicans approve amendment authorizing the sale of federal ...
5. The Newest Plan to Sell Off Public Land Impacts Millions of Acres
6. Public lands for sale in SENR budget reconciliation package
7. Senate Republicans eye public land sales in 'big, beautiful bill'