U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB3937: Wabeno Economic Development Act
Status: Passed one chamber, July 23, 2026
To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
An act To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, July 23, 2026:
AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wabeno Economic Development Act . SECTION 2. Conveyance of certain National Forest System land in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC (a) Conveyance required If, during the 180-day period beginning on the date of Federal approval of the appraisal under subsection (d), Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC submits to the Secretary an offer to acquire the property described in subsection (b) for market value, as determined by such appraisal, the Secretary shall, not later than 180 days after receiving such offer, convey to Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC all right, title, and interest of the United States, including mineral rights, in and to the property described in subsection (b). (b) Description of property (1) In general The property referred to in subsection (a) is the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Federal Parcel to be Conveyed on the Map, consisting of approximately 14 acres of National Forest System land located in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin. (2) Map (A) Minor errors The Secretary may correct minor errors in the Map. (B) Availability A copy of the Map shall be on file and …
Sponsors
- Tom Tiffany (R, HD-WI-7) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 494.
- : Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
- : Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- : Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-305.
- : Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : 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)
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3937.
- : 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.
Votes
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (July 22, 2025): 410 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Forests, forestry, trees, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Land transfers, Government information and archives, Wisconsin, Congressional oversight
Common questions
- What is HB3937?
- HB3937 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Wabeno Economic Development Act.
- What does HB3937 do?
- In its own words: An act To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB3937?
- Passed one chamber as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 494. (July 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3937?
- Tom Tiffany (R, HD-WI-7).
- Where is the official record for HB3937?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3937
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