Congress·Passed House·H.R. 197

Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act of 2025

Land Swap in Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest

Oct 27, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Very likely to pass

The bill has already passed the House and was approved by a Senate committee without any changes. Small land swaps like this usually pass with broad support.

Key Points

This bill allows the Forest Service to trade about 17 acres of land in the Chippewa National Forest for nearly 37 acres of land owned by a private company. The swap takes place in Itasca County, Minnesota.
The private company, Big Winnie Land and Timber, must pay for all the costs of the trade. This includes things like land surveys, title insurance, and environmental checks so the government does not have to pay for the process.
The two pieces of land must be of equal value. If the government land is worth more, the company has to pay the difference in cash. If the private land is worth more, the company agrees to donate that extra value to the public.
Once the trade is finished, the new land will become part of the Chippewa National Forest. This means it will be protected and managed under the same rules as the rest of the national forest system.

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Milestones

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Oct 27, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 218.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Oct 27, 2025Senate

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Oct 21, 2025Senate

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jan 22, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jan 21, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 197

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 218.

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