Bills · 119th Congress · 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.

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Votes on passage
SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 4/16/26Joint resolutionA vote to pass a joint resolution. Like a bill, it becomes law once both chambers pass it and the president signs it — except a proposed constitutional amendment, which needs two-thirds of each chamber and ratification by three-quarters of the states.Senate glossary: joint resolution ↗
Joint Resolution Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 45 Nay · 0 Not voting
  • Republican50 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 2 Nay · 0 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 1/21/26PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic1 Yea · 207 Nay · 5 Not voting
  • Republican212 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This joint resolution opens approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties in Minnesota to mineral and geothermal leasing. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies Public Land Order 7917, which withdrew such land from mineral and geothermal leasing for 20 years beginning 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 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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Sponsor
Rep. Pete Stauber ( Republican · MN-8)
Cosponsors
4
Introduced
1/12/26
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Status
1/12/26Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
1/12/26Introduced in House
1/20/26Rules 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.
1/21/26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1/21/26On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147)
1/21/26Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147)
1/21/26Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1156-1157)
1/21/26POSTPONED 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.
1/21/26The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1/21/26DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 140.
1/21/26Rule 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.
1/21/26Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1147-1155)
1/21/26Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.
1/26/26Received in the Senate, read twice.
4/15/26Measure laid before Senate by motion.
4/15/26Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 83. (CR S1790)
4/15/26Motion 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.
4/15/26Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act raised in Senate. (CR S1780)
4/15/26Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1779-1780)
4/16/26Message on Senate action sent to the House.
4/16/26Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.
4/16/26Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.
4/16/26Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1807-1812)
4/17/26Presented to President.
4/27/26Became Public Law No: 119-85.
4/27/26Signed by President.