What it does
SourcedWabeno Economic Development Act
This bill requires the Forest Service to convey approximately 14 acres of federal land, including the mineral rights, in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin, to Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC, upon receiving an offer to buy the land for market value.
The Forest Service must complete an appraisal to determine the market value of the land, and the offer must be received within 180 days after federal approval of such appraisal. Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC, must pay an amount equal to the market value of the land and all associated costs as a condition of conveyance.
Additionally, the Department of the Interior must publish a comprehensive review of the federal permitting processes for the development of stone, sand, and gravel on federal lands.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jun 11, 2025).
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What has happened
Sourced- 2026-07-23Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.Library of Congress
- 2025-07-22Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 215). (text: CR H3541) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-07-21Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-211, Part I.Library of Congress
- 2025-06-11Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress