Bill · H.R. 5866· House(119-HR-5866)
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
- 10/28/2025
- Last activity
- 12/2/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Sponsored by
- Derrick Van Orden
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in certain land located in the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin. The land in question is currently subject to a United States interest requiring it to be used for public purposes in perpetuity. The bill outlines a land exchange where the State of Wisconsin would convey the State forest land to Deli, Inc. in exchange for the "Deli land." Once the State offers this written agreement, the United States will release its interest via a quitclaim deed. This process is intended to facilitate the addition of the Deli land to the Black River State Forest.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill provides a clear mechanism for Deli, Inc. to acquire the state forest land via exchange.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill facilitates a land exchange that benefits Deli, Inc., a local sphagnum moss production business.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The bill allows the Deli land to be added to the Black River State Forest.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of State Forest Land: The Deli land is intended to be added to the Black River State Forest (Section 1, subsection b, paragraph 1, subparagraph B).
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Facilitation of Land Exchange: The bill provides a mechanism for the State and Deli, Inc. to exchange land, which may benefit the local sphagnum moss production business (Section 1, subsection a, paragraph 1; Section 1, subsection b, paragraph 1, subparagraph B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Perpetual Public Purpose Requirement: The State forest land is currently subject to a reversionary interest that requires the land to be used for public purposes in perpetuity; this bill provides for the release of that interest (Section 1, subsection b, paragraph 1, subparagraph A).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- 12/2/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- 10/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House
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