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Wisconsin Land Swap: Releasing Federal Interest for Forest Expansion.

This bill facilitates a specific land exchange in Millston, Wisconsin, between the State and a local business, Deli, Inc. It requires the federal government to release its claim (reversionary interest) on approximately 31.83 acres of State forest land. In return, the State receives 37.27 acres from Deli, Inc., which will be added to the Black River State Forest, ensuring the public land area is maintained or slightly increased.
Key points
Authorizes the conditional release of the federal government's claim on specific State forest land in Wisconsin to allow a land swap.
The State of Wisconsin trades 31.83 acres of forest land for 37.27 acres of private land, which will be incorporated into the Black River State Forest.
The goal is to support a local business while ensuring the public forest area is preserved and slightly expanded for citizen use.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5866
Sponsor: Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]
Process start date: 2025-10-28