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Congress·Reported·S. 1262

Land Exchange in Wisconsin's Black River State Forest

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in certain land in the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin, and for other purposes.

5 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Congress is considering a plan to allow a land trade in Millston, Wisconsin. A local business called Deli, Inc., which harvests moss, wants to trade about 37 acres of its land for roughly 32 acres of land currently inside the Black River State Forest.
  • Because the federal government helped fund the forest land originally, there is a rule that says it must be used for public purposes forever. This bill would remove that restriction for these specific acres so the private business can take ownership of them.
  • In exchange for giving up the forest land, the State of Wisconsin will receive more land from the company to add back into the state forest. This ensures the public still has access to protected outdoor space while helping a local employer expand.
  • The Department of Agriculture would be required to sign over the federal government's interest in the land as soon as the state and the company finalize their written agreement.

Milestones

4 milestones5 actions
Oct 27, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.

Oct 27, 2025Senate

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

Oct 21, 2025Senate

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

Apr 2, 2025Senate

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

Apr 2, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Related Bills

1 bill
H.R. 7567Related bill

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Feb 13 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in certain land in the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberS 1262
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.

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Cosponsors

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