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H.J.Res. 140Providing 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.

4 recorded actionsWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Pete Stauber [R-MN-08]
Cosponsors: 4 · 4 Republicans
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Committee: Natural Resources Committee
Latest action: Apr 27, 2026 · Became Public Law No: 119-85.

IntroducedJan 12, 2026
Passed the HouseJan 21, 2026
Passed the SenateApr 16, 2026
Sent to the PresidentApr 17, 2026
Became lawApr 27, 2026

What the measure doesCRS 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.J.Res. 140 as public Law on Apr 27, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

Roll calls on H.J.Res. 1404 roll calls on this measure

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Jan 21, 2026Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveApr 16, 2026

How every member votedHouse roll call 38

House Jan 21, 2026 · the primary vote

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

214 Yea 208 Nay 9 not voting

Party-line vote 2 of 422 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.

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All members431 members

Democratic213 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

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Cosponsors4 · 4 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.J.Res. 140 and vote against it. 0 signed when it was filed.

RBrad Finstad [R-MN-01]Joined Jan 21, 20262026 profile

RCeleste Maloy [R-UT-02]Joined Jan 21, 20262026 profile

RNicholas J. Begich III [R-AK-00]Joined Jan 21, 20262026 profile

RAnna Paulina Luna [R-FL-13]Joined Jan 21, 20262026 profile

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Who lobbied on H.J.Res. 14021 organizations

Organizations that named H.J.Res. 140 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS

Budget/Appropriations · Natural Resources · Agriculture4 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

EARTHJUSTICE ACTION

Agriculture · Energy/Nuclear · Government Issues · Natural Resources +5 more4 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPT AFL-CIOfiled by BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPT., AFL-CIO

Budget/Appropriations · Energy/Nuclear · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace · Environment/Superfund +3 more3 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERSIts PAC: D.R.I.V.E. - DEM, REP, IND Voter Ed

Science/Technology · Railroads · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption · Retirement +12 more3 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

Budget/Appropriations · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation · Energy/Nuclear · Natural Resources +3 more3 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026Filing

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.

Transportation · Trade (domestic/foreign) · Aerospace · Automotive Industry +26 more2 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026Filing

CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.

Energy/Nuclear · Budget/Appropriations · Environment/Superfund · Natural Resources2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

COALITION TO PROTECT AMERICAS NATIONAL PARKSfiled by PORT SIDE STRATEGIES, LLC

Budget/Appropriations · Government Issues · Environment/Superfund2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERSIts PAC: League of Conservation Voters Action Fund

Energy/Nuclear · Environment/Superfund · Clean Air and Water (quality) · Natural Resources +9 more2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION

Budget/Appropriations · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Defense · Energy/Nuclear +6 more2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

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