H.R. 3937 · 119th Congress · House

Wabeno Economic Development Act

In Congress· Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Introduced
Jun 11, 25
Passed House
Jul 22, 25
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 12, 2026Senate

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

  2. JUL 23, 2025Senate

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  3. JUL 22, 2025House floor actions

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. 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)

    Roll Call #215
    410Yea
    1Nay
    0NV
  5. JUL 22, 2025Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #215

    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)

    410Yea
    1Nay
    0NV
  6. JUL 22, 2025House floor actions

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H3544-3545)

    3544Yea
    3545Nay
    0NV
  7. 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.

  8. JUL 22, 2025House floor actions

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3937.

  9. JUL 22, 2025House floor actions

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H3541-3543)

    3541Yea
    3543Nay
    0NV
  10. JUL 22, 2025House floor actions

    Mr

    Tiffany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. JUL 21, 2025Library of Congress

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources

    H. Rept. 119-211, Part I.

    119Yea
    211Nay
    0NV
  12. JUN 25, 2025House committee actions

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.

  13. JUN 25, 2025House committee actions

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  14. 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.

  15. JUN 11, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

3

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Jul 23, 2025

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Jul 21, 2025

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Agriculture Committee

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Referred: Jun 11, 2025

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