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Wabeno Economic Development Act

8/9/2025, 10:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3937

H.R. 3937, introduced in the 119th session of Congress on June 11, 2025, aims to facilitate the transfer of specific Federal land within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Congressional Summary of HR 3937

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 3937

Bill HR 3937 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 23, 2025. Bill HR 3937 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2025.  Bill HR 3937's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of July 23, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3937

Total Number of Sponsors
13
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
13
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3937

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3937

To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, and for other purposes.
To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3937