LEGISLATION/H.R. 3937

Wabeno Economic Development Act

119-HR-3937119th CongressIntroduced Jun 11, 2025Public Lands and Natural Resources
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Sponsor

Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7](R-WI-7)

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.

Subjects

Congressional oversightForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesLand transfersWisconsin

Actions (18)

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Feb 12, 2026Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 23, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22, 2025House floor actions
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)
Jul 22, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/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: 6)
Jul 22, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3544-3545)
Jul 22, 2025House floor actions
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.
Jul 22, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3937.
Jul 22, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3541-3543)
Jul 22, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Tiffany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 22, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-211, Part I.
Jul 21, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-211, Part I.
Jul 21, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 25, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025House committee actions
Referred 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.
Jun 11, 2025House floor actions
Referred 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.
Jun 11, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025Library of Congress