HR 3937

Wabeno Economic Development Act

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.

Bill status

Status
Passed House
Sponsor
Rep. Thomas P. Tiffany [R-WI-7]
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Introduced
2025-06-11
Latest action
2026-07-23: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 494.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2026-06-10: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • 2026-02-12: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
  • 2025-07-23: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2025-07-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-07-22: 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)

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