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H.J.Res. 140 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
5 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 5 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Stauber, Pete (R-MN) (Introduced 01/12/2026) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.39 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 5 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 04/27/2026 Became Public Law No: 119-85. |
| Roll Call Votes | 4 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Public Law: Public Law 119-85
Public Law (04/27/2026)
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.
119 HJ 140 EH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 140
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOINT RESOLUTION 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. That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN (88 Fed. Reg. 6308 (January 31, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Passed the House of Representatives January 21, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
HJ 140 ENR: 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. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Saturday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-six H. J. RES. 140
JOINT RESOLUTION 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. That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN (88 Fed. Reg. 6308 (January 31, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
119 HJ 140 IH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA119th CONGRESS 2d SessionH. J. RES. 140IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 12, 2026Mr. Stauber submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN (88 Fed. Reg. 6308 (January 31, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
119 HJ 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-26 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. III119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. J. RES. 140IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 26 (legislative day, January 15), 2026ReceivedJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN (88 Fed. Reg. 6308 (January 31, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.Passed the House of Representatives January 21, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/12/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/12/2026 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 01/20/2026 | 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. |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House. |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1147-1155) |
| 01/21/2026 | 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. |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 140. |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 01/21/2026 | 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. |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1156-1157) |
| 01/21/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147) |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147) |
| 01/21/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 01/26/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate, read twice. |
| 04/15/2026 | Senate | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1779-1780) |
| 04/15/2026 | Senate | Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act raised in Senate. (CR S1780) |
| 04/15/2026 | 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. |
| 04/15/2026 | Senate | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 83. (CR S1790) |
| 04/15/2026 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by motion. |
| 04/16/2026 | Senate | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1807-1812) |
| 04/16/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84. |
| 04/16/2026 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84. |
| 04/16/2026 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 04/17/2026 | Library of Congress | Presented to President. |
| 04/17/2026 | House floor actions | Presented to President. |
| 04/27/2026 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 04/27/2026 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 04/27/2026 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-85. |
| 04/27/2026 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-85. |
| Title Type | Title |
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| Display 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. |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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 Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
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| House - Natural Resources Committee | 01/12/2026 Referred To |
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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