Today, the Committee on Natural Resources released the Federal Footprint Map, which details the immense scale of federal land ownership and regulation in the United States.  This interactive tool gathers data from federal agencies and will be used as an educational resource for Members of Congress and their staff, reporters, and the public.  Chairman Bishop (R-UT) commented:

“Most people – including policymakers – don’t know that the federal government owns three out of every ten acres in this country and often don’t see the urgency of resisting further land grabs by the federal government. Whether they know it or not, every person is affected by the mammoth federal land ownership in this country. The Federal Footprint Map will help bridge this understanding, and will play a vital educational role as Congress evaluates and responds to executive actions and debates related policy reforms.”

To view the map, click here.