H.R. 3937 Passed the House Public Lands and Natural Resources

Wabeno Economic Development Act

To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] Introduced June 11, 2025 Cosponsors 0 Latest action July 23, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Jul 23, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 494.
  2. Jul 23, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
  3. Jun 10, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  4. Feb 12, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
  5. Jul 23, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  6. Jul 22, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  7. Jul 22, 2025 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)
  8. Jul 22, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3544-3545)
  9. Jul 22, 2025 At 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.
  10. Jul 22, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3937.
  11. Jul 22, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3541-3543)
  12. Jul 22, 2025 Mr. Tiffany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

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