H.R. 9167 aims to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by designating provisions that involve the sale, disposal, or transfer of federal lands as extraneous under the Byrd Rule. This means that such provisions would not be allowed in budget reconciliation bills, which are subject to certain procedural rules in the Senate.
Supporters of H.R. 9167 argue that the bill is a necessary step to protect federal lands from being sold or transferred without thorough legislative scrutiny. They believe it reinforces the importance of maintaining public land for future generations and ensures that any significant changes to land management are debated openly.
Critics of H.R. 9167 contend that the bill could hinder effective land management and limit the government's ability to respond to changing economic needs. They argue that it may prevent necessary sales or transfers of underutilized federal lands that could benefit local economies or facilitate public-private partnerships.
All donations are from employees of Applied Materials, Inc., which does not appear to have a direct interest in federal land sales or transfers. The bill focuses on budgetary rules related to federal lands, which seems unrelated to the semiconductor industry.
Top industries and organizations funding Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez, from FEC data.
Source: FEC campaign finance records
