119th Congress
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Pete Stauber(R-MN)
- Introduced
- Jan 12, 2026
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Committees
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- Official text
- Received in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (4)
Added later (4)
- Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) · Jan 21, 2026
- Brad Finstad (R-MN) · Jan 21, 2026
- Celeste Maloy (R-UT) · Jan 21, 2026
- Nicholas J. Begich III (R-AK) · Jan 21, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Public Law” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 Senate #84 | H.J. Res. 140 | Joint Resolution Passed | Set your home to see |
| Apr 15, 2026 Senate #83 | Motion to Proceed to H. J. Res. 140 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Set your home to see |
| Apr 15, 2026 Senate #82 | Motion to Table: Submitted Point of Order Re: H. J. Res. 140 | Motion to Table Agreed to | Set your home to see |
| Jan 21, 2026 House #38 | On Passage: 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 | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Apr 27, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-85. - Apr 27, 2026
Signed by President. - Apr 17, 2026 · House
Presented to President. - Apr 16, 2026 · Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House. - Apr 16, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84. - Apr 16, 2026 · Senate
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1807-1812) - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Measure laid before Senate by motion. - Apr 15, 2026 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1779-1780) - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate, read twice. - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jan 21, 2026 · House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1156-1157) - Jan 21, 2026 · 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 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Jan 21, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 140. - Jan 21, 2026 · 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 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1147-1155) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House. - Jan 20, 2026 · 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 12, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. - Jan 12, 2026
Introduced in House