arrow_back Back to App

Appalachian Health: Moratorium on Mountaintop Coal Mining Permits

This act temporarily halts new mountaintop removal coal mining permits in the Appalachian region. The goal is to protect residents' health, as they report health issues linked to water, air, and soil pollution. Mining companies will be required to monitor pollution and make data publicly available.
Key points
New mountaintop removal coal mining permits are paused until a health study is completed.
Mining companies must monitor pollution (water, air, soil, noise) and publicly share results.
Federal agencies will conduct a comprehensive study on the health impacts of mining on nearby communities.
A one-time fee will be collected from mining companies to cover study and monitoring costs.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4705
Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
Process start date: 2025-07-23
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ACHE Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4705.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New mountaintop removal coal mining permits are paused until a health study is completed.
  • Mining companies must monitor pollution (water, air, soil, noise) and publicly share results.
  • Federal agencies will conduct a comprehensive study on the health impacts of mining on nearby communities.
  • A one-time fee will be collected from mining companies to cover study and monitoring costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Health Environment