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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 3937Forests, forestry, treesWisconsin

Wabeno Economic Development Act

INTRO JUN 11· LAST ACTION FEB 12

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Voters should care about this bill because it impacts how public lands are managed and whether they can be transferred to private entities. The sale of 14 acres of a national forest sets a precedent and could influence future decisions about federal land use, weighing local economic development against conservation. If this becomes law, a specific private company will acquire federal land, and the public will lose direct ownership of that parcel, even though market value is paid.

Additionally, the bill addresses the efficiency of government permitting for resource extraction. If the review leads to streamlined processes, it could make it easier and faster for companies to obtain essential construction materials like sand, gravel, and stone. This could potentially reduce costs for infrastructure projects and construction nationwide, but it might also raise concerns about the thoroughness of environmental reviews if processes are significantly expedited. If the bill doesn't become law, the land would remain federal property, and the permitting review would not occur.

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PROVISION 01

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 14 acres of National Forest System land in Wisconsin to Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC.

This provision transfers specific federal land from public to private ownership, directly impacting a local business and land management.

PROVISION 02

Mandates that Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC must pay the market value for the land, as determined by an appraisal, and cover all associated costs of the conveyance.

This ensures that taxpayers receive fair compensation for the federal land and are not financially burdened by the sale process.

PROVISION 03

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive review of federal permitting processes for stone, sand, and gravel development on federal lands.

This aims to identify inefficiencies and potential improvements in how resource extraction projects are approved, potentially speeding up access to essential materials.

PROVISION 04

Requires a report detailing the permitting review, including recommendations for streamlining, to be submitted to Congress and made publicly available.

This ensures transparency and provides a basis for potential legislative or administrative changes to federal permitting procedures.

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ACTION TIMELINE

15 EVENTS

FEB 12

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

COMMITTEE

JUL 23

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

SENATE · INTROREFERRAL

JUL 22

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

HOUSE · FLOOR

JUL 22

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3541-3543)

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 3937

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedJun 11, 2025

Last actionFeb 12, 2026

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 11, 2025

House BillHR 3937Forests, forestry, treesWisconsin

Wabeno Economic Development Act

INTRODUCED JUN 11, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2026

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Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 14 acres of National Forest System land in Wisconsin to Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC.

This provision transfers specific federal land from public to private ownership, directly impacting a local business and land management.

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Mandates that Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC must pay the market value for the land, as determined by an appraisal, and cover all associated costs of the conveyance.

This ensures that taxpayers receive fair compensation for the federal land and are not financially burdened by the sale process.

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Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive review of federal permitting processes for stone, sand, and gravel development on federal lands.

This aims to identify inefficiencies and potential improvements in how resource extraction projects are approved, potentially speeding up access to essential materials.

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Requires a report detailing the permitting review, including recommendations for streamlining, to be submitted to Congress and made publicly available.

This ensures transparency and provides a basis for potential legislative or administrative changes to federal permitting procedures.

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Not later than 300 days after the date of enactment.

Secretary of Agriculture to complete an appraisal to determine the market value of the land.

During the 180-day period beginning on the date of Federal approval of the appraisal.

Period for Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC to submit an offer to acquire the property for market value.

Not later than 180 days after receiving such offer.

Secretary of Agriculture to convey the property after receiving an offer.

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment.

Secretary of the Interior to submit a report on the comprehensive review of federal permitting processes.

GLOSSARY

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Conveyance: The legal act of transferring ownership of property (such as land) from one party to another.
National Forest System Land: Land managed by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the National Forest System, designated for conservation, recreation, and resource management.
Secretary: Refers to the head of a U.S. government department, specifically the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of the Forest Service for land conveyance) and the Secretary of the Interior (for permitting review) in this bill.
Appraisal: An unbiased professional estimate of the market value of a property, conducted by a qualified expert following specific standards.
Market Value: The most probable price that a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale.
Quitclaim Deed: A legal document used to transfer whatever interest a grantor (seller) may have in a property, without making any guarantees about the title or ownership.
Mineral Rights: The ownership of the minerals beneath the surface of a piece of land, separate from the ownership of the surface land itself.

ACTION TIMELINE

15 EVENTS

FEB 12

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

COMMITTEE

JUL 23, 25

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

INTROREFERRAL

JUL 22, 25

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

FLOOR

JUL 22, 25

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3541-3543)

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