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Resuming Federal Coal Leasing and Expediting Pending Mining Applications.

This Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to swiftly approve pending coal lease applications that have already begun the environmental review process. It effectively terminates the federal moratorium on new coal leases, potentially impacting local job markets in mining regions and national energy policy. The accelerated approval process may raise concerns regarding the thoroughness of environmental impact assessments.
Key points
The federal ban (moratorium) on issuing new coal leases, established in 2016, is terminated and declared to have no force or effect.
The Secretary of the Interior must immediately approve all qualified coal lease applications that were pending and had commenced environmental review.
Requires the rapid finalization of the fair market value for coal tracts and the granting of all necessary additional approvals for mining activities to commence on previously awarded leases.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3045
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Process start date: 2025-10-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COAL Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3045.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The federal ban (moratorium) on issuing new coal leases, established in 2016, is terminated and declared to have no force or effect.
  • The Secretary of the Interior must immediately approve all qualified coal lease applications that were pending and had commenced environmental review.
  • Requires the rapid finalization of the fair market value for coal tracts and the granting of all necessary additional approvals for mining activities to commence on previously awarded leases.
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 Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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Environment Economy