HJRES 140
119th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alternative and renewable resources
Department of the Interior
Lakes and rivers
Land use and conservation
Marine pollution
Mining
Minnesota
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: January 12, 2026
Introduced by:
Stauber, Pete
Republican
· Minnesota
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Everywhere this bill has been
26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 27, 2026
Signed by President.
Apr 27, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-85.
Apr 17, 2026
Presented to President.
Apr 16, 2026
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1807-1812)
Apr 16, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 16, 2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.
Apr 16, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.
Apr 15, 2026
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
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Apr 15, 2026
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
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
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1779-1780)
Jan 26, 2026
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Jan 21, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1156-1157)
Jan 21, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147)
Jan 21, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147)
Jan 21, 2026
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
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 21, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 140.
Jan 21, 2026
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1147-1155)
Jan 21, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.
Jan 20, 2026
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 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
4
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Senate · vote #84 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 140 | Passed | 50–49 | See who voted → |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Senate · vote #83 | On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 140 | Agreed To | 51–49 | See who voted → |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Senate · vote #82 | On the Motion to Table H.J.Res. 140 | Agreed To | 51–48 | See who voted → |
| Jan 21, 2026 | House · vote #38 | On Passage | Passed | 214–208 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 119-85.
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