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In 1996, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) was enacted, granting Congress the authority to overturn federal regulations with a simple majority vote. Initially a minor legislative tool, it has recently been leveraged by Republican lawmakers to dismantle federal land management strategies. The CRA’s recent application follows the Trump administration’s agenda to revise resource management, particularly in Alaska.
Representatives have introduced legislation, such as one by Nick Begich, aiming to overturn a resource management plan protecting 13 million acres in Alaska. This area encompasses crucial habitats for salmon and caribou and was crafted over a decade through public consultation. Critics argue this effort threatens biodiversity and local communities reliant on federal protections.
The CRA allows Congress to revoke rules finalized within the previous 60 legislative days, a tactic previously employed infrequently but ramped up since Trump’s presidency. Lawmakers have taken recent steps to overturn established plans without public input, igniting concerns among environmental advocates and residents.
Should this trend continue, it could destabilize decades of land policy, as many finalized plans may now be considered invalid, leading to significant uncertainty for industries and local communities reliant on conservation efforts. Legal experts warn the implications of this expansion of the CRA could hinder sustainable management practices and subsistence rights for Indigenous communities, posing lasting impacts on food sovereignty and cultural heritage.
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This Republican Attempt to Scuttle Federal Land Plans Could Cause Great Upheaval
