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…

Summary

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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House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives

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Recorded votes

• Vote: On the Joint Resolution

  U.S. SenateApr 16, 2026Result: Joint Resolution Passed

  Voted yes (50)Voted no (49)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

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• Vote: On the Motion to Table

  U.S. SenateApr 15, 2026Result: Motion to Table Agreed to

  Voted yes (51)Voted no (48)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

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• Vote: On the Motion to Proceed

  U.S. SenateApr 15, 2026Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to

  Voted yes (51)Voted no (49)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

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• Vote: On Passage

  U.S. HouseJan 21, 2026Result: Passed

  Voted yes (214)Voted no (208)Voted present (0)Absent (9)

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Related bills

• H.Res. 1009Providing 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.Related bill, procedurally related

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Full history

1. Apr 27, 2026

   Enacted

   Became Public Law No: 119-85.

2. Apr 27, 2026

   Enacted

   Became Public Law No: 119-85.

   U.S. House

3. Apr 27, 2026

   Signed

   Signed by President.

   President

4. Apr 17, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   Presented to President.

   President

5. Apr 16, 2026

   Message on Senate Action Sent to the House.

   Message on Senate action sent to the House.

   U.S. Senate

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