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HR 5866119th CongressIn Committee
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.
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] (R-Wisconsin)
Agriculture & FoodEnvironment & Climate
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to release a federal reversionary interest in 31.83 acres of Wisconsin's Black River State Forest land, enabling a land exchange where the state conveys this forest parcel to Deli, Inc. for sphagnum moss production in return for 37.27 acres of private land to be added to the state forest, contingent on Wisconsin regulatory approvals and documentation.
Key Points
- 1The legislation addresses a reversionary interest under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act requiring perpetual public use of the specified forest land.
- 2Release of federal interest is strictly conditional upon Wisconsin state authorities executing a written agreement to exchange the forest land for Deli, Inc.'s private parcels.
- 3The Secretary of Agriculture must provide a quitclaim deed without consideration to facilitate the land transfer for the sphagnum moss business operation.
Impact Areas
Deli, Inc. sphagnum moss production business in MillstonWisconsin Black River State Forest land composition and managementFederal Department of Agriculture land oversight responsibilitiesJackson County, Wisconsin local land use and economic development
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