What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HR.3937
House
410-1
PASSED
Independents
410 yea
1 nay
⚠️ 1 member broke with party on this vote
Action Timeline
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3544-3545)
2025-07-22
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.
2025-07-22
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3937.
2025-07-22
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3541-3543)
2025-07-22
Mr. Tiffany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.3937 pass?
HR.3937 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.3937 do?
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 o…
Who sponsored HR.3937?
HR.3937 was sponsored by Thomas P. Tiffany (R-Wisconsin).
Who voted against HR.3937?
1 members broke with their party on this vote.
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