Wabeno Economic Development Act
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AI-generatedPlain-English Summary: Wabeno Economic Development Act (H.R. 3937)
Based on the bill's title and available legislative information, this bill appears to deal with economic development in or around Wabeno, Wisconsin — a small community located in Forest County. Given that the bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, specifically the Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining, it likely involves federal land, national forest resources, or related property matters in that region. Wabeno sits within or near the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, suggesting the bill may address how nearby federal lands can be used or managed to support local economic activity.
The bill was introduced by Representative Tom Tiffany, who represents Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, which includes the Wabeno area. It passed through the House with a period of debate and is now under Senate review. The specific details of the bill — such as whether it involves land transfers, timber rights, recreational development, or another economic mechanism — are not fully available from the provided description, which limits a more precise explanation of its exact provisions.
Who it could affect: Residents and businesses in and around Wabeno, Wisconsin would most likely be the primary people impacted by this legislation, along with any federal agencies managing nearby public lands. Depending on its final contents, it could also affect outdoor recreation industries, forestry workers, or tribal communities in the region.
*Note: Because no official bill text or description was provided, this summary is based on available contextual information. Readers are encouraged to consult Congress.gov for the full bill text.*
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
February 12, 2026
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Feb 12, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 23, 2025Mr. Tiffany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 22, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 215). (text: CR H3541)
Jul 22, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 215). (text: CR H3541: 6)
Jul 22, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3544-3545)
Jul 22, 2025At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 22, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3937.
Jul 22, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3541-3543)
Jul 22, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-211, Part I.
Jul 21, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-211, Part I.
Jul 21, 2025Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 11, 2025Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 11, 2025