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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
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Summary of Bill HJRES 140
The bill "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN" was introduced in the 119th Congress as House Joint Resolution 140 on January 12, 2026. The bill aims to disapprove of a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management regarding the withdrawal of federal lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties in Minnesota. Multiple versions of the bill have been introduced in the House and received in the Senate for consideration. The bill's text and additional details can be accessed through the provided links to the official documents.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 140
This joint resolution nullifies Public Land Order 7917, which withdrew approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota, from mineral and geothermal leasing for 20 years. In 2023, the Bureau of Land Management issued the order to protect and preserve the Rainy River Watershed, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Mining Protection Area, and the 1854 Ceded Territory of the Lake Superior Chippewa from the potential adverse effects of mineral and geothermal exploration and development. The joint resolution removes such protections and allows such land to be leased for the exploration and development of minerals and geothermal energy.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 140
Bill HJRES 140 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since January 26, 2026. Bill HJRES 140 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2026. Bill HJRES 140's most recent activity was Measure laid before Senate by motion. as of April 15, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 140
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 140
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Department of the Interior
- Lakes and rivers
- Land use and conservation
- Marine pollution
- Mining
- Minnesota
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 140
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
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