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CosmeticWhat changed in REPORTED TO SENATEcompared with REFERRED IN SENATE (Jul 23, 2025)

Technical corrections only. v4 updates the bill's procedural status in the Senate from 'Referred' to 'Reported,' adds a calendar number, and reflects the reporting date. No substantive policy changes were made to the text of the bill.

H.R. 3937119th CongressIntroduced Jun 11, 2025

Wabeno Economic Development Act

Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural ResourcesSubstantive

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Sponsor: Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Committees: Energy and Natural Resources Committee (primary)
Last action: Jul 23, 2026

Bottom line

This bill facilitates a specific land transfer for local economic development and mandates a review of federal permitting for mineral resource extraction, seeking to balance public land stewardship with economic efficiency.

What it actually does

This bill mandates the conveyance of approximately 14 acres of National Forest System land in Wisconsin to a private company, Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC, at market value, with the company covering all associated costs. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive review of federal permitting processes for stone, sand, and gravel development on federal lands, aiming to identify inefficiencies and recommend streamlining actions.

Proponents argue

Supporters argue that the bill promotes local economic development by enabling a business to expand, ensures fair market value for public assets, and streamlines federal processes for critical construction materials, ultimately benefiting infrastructure and the economy.

Opponents contend

Opponents might raise concerns about the piecemeal privatization of public lands, the potential for reduced environmental scrutiny in permitting processes, and whether specific land conveyances set undesirable precedents for managing National Forest System lands.

The bill is concise and can be read quickly, allowing ample time for detailed consideration of its provisions and implications.

Section 2

Conveyance of National Forest System Land to Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC

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This section mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 14 acres of National Forest System land in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin, to Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC. The conveyance is contingent on the company offering to purchase the land at its market value, as determined by a federal appraisal, within 180 days of the appraisal's approval. The company must also cover all associated costs, including survey, appraisal, and any required environmental analysis.

GroupImpactMechanismScale

GroupTony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLCImpactGains ownership of federal land for business operations, enabling expansion.MechanismDirect purchase at market value, covering all associated costs.Scale14 acres

GroupLocal community of Wabeno, WisconsinImpactPotential for economic development and job creation from expanded business operations.MechanismFacilitation of local business expansion.ScaleLocal

GroupU.S. Forest Service / Federal GovernmentImpactSells a parcel of National Forest System land, receives market value and cost recovery.MechanismLand conveyance.ScaleSpecific parcel

Supporters argue

Supporters argue this conveyance facilitates local economic growth by allowing an existing business to expand, while ensuring taxpayers receive fair market value for public assets and all associated costs are borne by the purchaser, making it a fiscally responsible transfer.

Critics contend

Critics might express concern over the piecemeal privatization of National Forest System lands, arguing that such conveyances could set precedents or lead to environmental degradation if not carefully managed, even with market value compensation.

Tradeoffs

The provision balances local economic development needs with the principle of preserving public lands, seeking to mitigate concerns by requiring market value payment and full cost recovery from the purchaser.

Section 3

Comprehensive Review of Federal Permitting Processes for Stone, Sand, and Gravel Development

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This section directs the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with other federal agencies, industry stakeholders, and state permitting authorities, to conduct a comprehensive review of federal permitting processes for stone, sand, and gravel development on federal lands. Within 180 days, a report must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available, detailing current processes, identifying inefficiencies, recommending streamlining actions, and summarizing economic impacts of current timelines.

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CosmeticWhat changed in REPORTED TO SENATEcompared with REFERRED IN SENATE (Jul 23, 2025)

H.R. 3937119th CongressIntroduced Jun 11, 2025

Wabeno Economic Development Act

Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural ResourcesSubstantive

View bill text

Sponsor: Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Committees: Energy and Natural Resources Committee (primary)
Last action: Jul 23, 2026

Bottom line

What it actually does

Proponents argue

Opponents contend

The bill is concise and can be read quickly, allowing ample time for detailed consideration of its provisions and implications.

Section 2

Conveyance of National Forest System Land to Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC

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GroupImpactMechanismScale

GroupTony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLCImpactGains ownership of federal land for business operations, enabling expansion.MechanismDirect purchase at market value, covering all associated costs.Scale14 acres

GroupLocal community of Wabeno, WisconsinImpactPotential for economic development and job creation from expanded business operations.MechanismFacilitation of local business expansion.ScaleLocal

GroupU.S. Forest Service / Federal GovernmentImpactSells a parcel of National Forest System land, receives market value and cost recovery.MechanismLand conveyance.ScaleSpecific parcel

Supporters argue

Critics contend

Tradeoffs

Section 3

Comprehensive Review of Federal Permitting Processes for Stone, Sand, and Gravel Development

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