H.R. 3937 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Jul 22, 2025. Received Jul 23, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryForest Service sells Wisconsin land to concrete company
This bill allows the Forest Service to sell about 14 acres of federal land in Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC, if the company offers to buy it at market value. The Forest Service would first appraise the land to set its price, and the company would have 180 days to make an offer. The bill also requires the Department of the Interior to review how federal agencies handle permits for mining stone, sand, and gravel on federal lands.
How it affects you
This is mainly a land transaction that doesn't directly affect most people. It's specific to one company's opportunity to purchase federal property in Wisconsin. The review of federal permitting processes for mining materials could eventually affect how such projects are evaluated across the country, though the bill doesn't describe specific changes.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 11, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3937
AN ACT
Wabeno Economic Development Act
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas P. Tiffany (R-WI-7) · Introduced Jun 11, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 23, 2026: “Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 494.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Jul 22, 2025
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 410–1
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 204 | 1 | 7 |
| Republicans | 206 | 0 | 12 |
1 member voted against most of their party: 1 Democrats voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.