Proposal aims to sell unused federal land for housing

The federal government owns about a quarter of U.S. land, much of which is unused, especially in the West. A proposal aims to simplify the process for selling this land to state and local governments for housing development. Currently, selling federal land is complicated due to strict laws and extensive reviews. However, recent political support suggests a potential shift, with bipartisan interest in addressing housing shortages. New congressional efforts, including bills from Sen. Mike Lee and the formation of a YIMBY Caucus in the House, may facilitate these land sales. This could lead to increased housing development on federal land.