H.J.Res. 140 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
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.
H.J.Res. 140 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 12, 2026, sponsored by Pete Stauber with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 12, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 119-85
- Groups that lobbied
- 19
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pete Stauber (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 12, 2026
- Passed the HouseJan 21, 2026
- Passed the SenateApr 16, 2026
- Sent to the PresidentApr 17, 2026
- Became lawApr 27, 2026
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-85. (Apr 27, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Apr 16, 2026 · Joint Resolution Passed50–49 - On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Apr 15, 2026 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to51–49 - On the Motion to Table
Senate · Apr 15, 2026 · Motion to Table Agreed to51–48 - On Passage
House · Jan 21, 2026 · Passed214–208
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…House · Jan 21, 2026
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Apr 15, 2026
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Apr 15, 2026
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Apr 16, 2026
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Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 119th Congress
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- H.J.Res. 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 618: Apex Area Technical Corrections Act
- H.R. 2215: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
- S. 1596: Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
- H.R. 2316: Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
- H.J.Res. 133: Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for…
- H.J.Res. 104: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 105: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 106: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
Who lobbied on it
19 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- National Mining Association
- Nature Conservancy
- Nfib (National Federation Of Independent Business)
- International Brotherhood Of Teamsters
- Americans For Prosperity
- Building And Construction Trades Dept AFL-CIO
- Citizens For Responsible Energy Solutions, Inc.
- League Of Conservation Voters
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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