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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title: 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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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. STAUBER:H.J. Res. 140.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H656]

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Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] · [R-MN-8] · S001212
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Energy and Mineral Resources (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
Federal Lands (house) · house · rank 4
Highways and Transit (house) · house · rank 8
House Committee on Natural Resources (house) · house · rank 8 · site
House Committee on Small Business (house) · house · rank 2 · site
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 11 · site
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501 Laurel St, Brainerd City Hall, Brainerd, MN, 56401-3595 · 218-355-0862 · 46.35587,-94.20074
300 3rd Ave NE, Cambridge City Hall, Cambridge, MN, 55008-1281 · 45.57578,-93.22133
316 W Lake St, Suite 7, Chisholm City Hall, Chisholm, MN, 55719-3708 · 218-355-0726 · 47.48942,-92.88417
5094 Miller Trunk Hwy, Suite 900, Hermantown, MN, 55811-1626 · 218-481-6396 · 46.83671,-92.21649

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Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] · [R-MN-1] · F000475 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-21
Rep-MN-1 current · 3 terms · @RepFinstad · 2 district offices
Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] · [R-UT-2] · M001228 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-21
Rep-UT-2 current · 2 terms · @RepMaloyUtah · 4 district offices
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] · [R-AK-0] · B001323 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-21
Rep-AK current · 1 term · @repnickbegich · 1 district office
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] · [R-FL-13] · L000596 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-21
Rep-FL-13 current · 2 terms · @RepLuna · 1 district office

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2026-01-12T17:03:05ZReferred To

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2026-04-27PresidentE40000via Library of Congress
Became Public Law No: 119-85.
2026-04-27BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
Became Public Law No: 119-85.
2026-04-27PresidentE30000via Library of Congress
Signed by President.
2026-04-27BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
Signed by President.
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2026-04-17President28000via Library of Congress
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2026-04-16Floorvia Senate
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2026-04-16Floorvia Senate
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.
VoteSenate roll 84 — source
2026-04-16Floorvia Senate
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1807-1812)
2026-04-15Floorvia Senate
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2026-04-15Floorvia Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 83. (CR S1790)
VoteSenate roll 83 — source
2026-04-15Floorvia 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.
VoteSenate roll 82 — source
2026-04-15Floorvia Senate
Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act raised in Senate. (CR S1780)
2026-04-15Floorvia Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1779-1780)
2026-01-26IntroReferralvia Senate
Received in the Senate, read twice.
2026-01-21 16:45:43FloorH38310via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-01-21 16:45:41FloorH37100via House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147)
VoteHouse roll 38 — source
2026-01-21 16:45:41Floor8000via Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147)
VoteHouse roll 38 — source
2026-01-21 16:38:43FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1156-1157)
2026-01-21 16:01:53FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2026-01-21 16:00:46FloorH35000via House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-01-21 15:10:59FloorH8D000via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 140.
2026-01-21 15:10:31FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2026-01-21 15:10:26FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1147-1155)
2026-01-21 14:04:56FloorH1L220via House floor actions
Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.
2026-01-20 18:41:40FloorH1L210via House floor actions
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.
2026-01-12IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2026-01-12IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
Introduced in House
2026-01-12IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

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Display Title2026-09-19T23:15:53Z
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.
Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-01-23T03:53:17Z
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.
Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-01-13T09:18:35Z
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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https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hjres140enr/xml/BILLS-119hjres140enr.xml
Received in Senate2026-01-26T05:00:00Z
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Engrossed in House2026-01-21T05:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hjres140eh/xml/BILLS-119hjres140eh.xml
Introduced in House2026-01-12T05:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hjres140ih/xml/BILLS-119hjres140ih.xml
Public Law2026-04-28T03:59:59Z
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00 · 2026-01-12 · Introduced in House

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.

49 · 2026-04-27 · Public Law

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.

Related bills

HRES 1009 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) 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.
Latest: 2026-01-21 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)

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