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H.R. 3937 · 119th Congress

Wabeno Economic Development Act

Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedJun 11, 2025
Passed HouseJul 22, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

What it does

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Wabeno 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

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  1. 2026-07-23Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 494.Senate
  2. 2026-07-23Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.Senate
  3. 2026-07-23Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.Library of Congress
  4. 2026-06-10Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
  5. 2026-02-12Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-305.Senate
  6. 2025-07-23Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
  7. 2025-07-22Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  8. 2025-07-22On 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 recordHouse floor actions
  9. 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
  10. 2025-07-22Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3544-3545)House floor actions
  11. 2025-07-22At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
  12. 2025-07-22DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3937.House floor actions
  13. 2025-07-22Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3541-3543)House floor actions
  14. 2025-07-22Mr. Tiffany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
  15. 2025-07-21Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-211, Part I.House floor actions
  16. 2025-07-21Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-211, Part I.Library of Congress
  17. 2025-06-25Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
  18. 2025-06-25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  19. 2025-06-11Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
  20. 2025-06-11Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
  21. 2025-06-11Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  22. 2025-06-11Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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