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H.J.Res. 140 House Public Lands and Natural Resources

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.

Introduced
Jan 12, 2026
Sponsor
Rep. Stauber, Pete (R-MN-8)
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BECAME LAW APR 27, 2026

Became Law on Apr 27, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House Jan 12, 2026
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Jan 12, 2026
  3. House Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359 and H.J. Res. 140. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. Jan 20, 2026
  4. House Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House. Jan 21, 2026
  5. House Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1147-1155) Jan 21, 2026
  6. House Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359 and H.J. Res. 140. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. Jan 21, 2026
  7. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 140. Jan 21, 2026
  8. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Jan 21, 2026
  9. House POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 140, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. Jan 21, 2026
  10. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1156-1157) Jan 21, 2026
  11. House Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147) Jan 21, 2026
  12. House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147) Jan 21, 2026
  13. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Jan 21, 2026
  14. House
    On Passage Jan 21, 2026
    Agreed Yea 214 Nay 208 Roll Call
  15. Senate Received in the Senate, read twice. Jan 26, 2026
  16. Senate Received in the Senate. Jan 26, 2026
  17. Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1779-1780) Apr 15, 2026
  18. Senate Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act raised in Senate. (CR S1780) Apr 15, 2026
  19. Senate Motion to table the point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 82. Apr 15, 2026
  20. Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 83. (CR S1790) Apr 15, 2026
  21. Senate Measure laid before Senate by motion. Apr 15, 2026
  22. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1807-1812) Apr 16, 2026
  23. House Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84. Apr 16, 2026
  24. Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84. Apr 16, 2026
  25. Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Apr 16, 2026
  26. House
    Presented to President. Apr 17, 2026
  27. House
    Became Public Law No: 119-85. Apr 27, 2026
  28. House Latest action
    Signed by President. Apr 27, 2026

Cosponsors

4

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlternative and renewable resourcesDepartment of the InteriorLakes and riversLand use and conservationMarine pollutionMiningMinnesota

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
    • Referred To , Jan 12, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary as of: Introduced in House

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