Four federal agencies would have to offer one acre for sale whenever they add an acre of land. Unsold land would get monthly price cuts after six months, and the net sale money would go toward the national debt.
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Acre In, Acre Out Act is a House bill house Consideration.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who use or live near federal public land. It also affects the four federal agencies that manage parks, wildlife areas, forests, and other public land. Buyers could gain more chances to purchase federal property. Local communities could see changes in public access or private ownership, depending on which land agencies sell.
Why this matters: The bill could change which land stays open to the public and which land moves into private hands. It would make it harder for covered agencies to grow their total acreage. New parks, wildlife areas, or forests could require the sale of other federal land. The monthly price cuts could help land sell faster, but they could also lead to lower sale prices. The final effects would depend on how often agencies add land and which acres they choose to sell.
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Officially: Acre In, Acre Out Act
Four federal agencies would have to offer one acre for sale whenever they add an acre of land. Unsold land would get monthly price cuts after six months, and the net sale money would go toward the national debt.
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