[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 51 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E437]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     INTRODUCTION OF THE FEDERAL LAND TRANSACTION FACILITATION ACT 
                        REAUTHORIZATION OF 2015

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                           HON. DAN NEWHOUSE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 2015

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce my legislation, 
the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA) Reauthorization 
of 2015. This legislation authorizes the Bureau of Land Management 
(BLM) to sell surplus federal lands to states, localities, or private 
entities that can be put to economically-beneficial use. Profits from 
the sales can then be used to purchase state or private land encumbered 
by National Parks and other federal areas, advancing conservation goals 
and improving recreational, hunting and fishing access.
  Since its initial introduction in 2000, FLTFA reduced federal land 
ownership by 9,000 acres over the course of a decade. I am honored to 
introduce this important piece of legislation that will streamline the 
federal land acquisition process.

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