Energy (Coal)

in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 280: COAL Act of 2025

This bill requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to complete pending coal lease applications under the Mineral Leasing Act. It mandates the BLM to finalize environmental reviews, set fair market value, and approve qualified applications within a "reasonable timeframe," directly affecting coal companies with existing applications awaiting approval. The bill also overrides a 2016 Department of the Interior policy that paused coal leasing, ensuring current leasing processes proceed without further delay. Key provisions include streamlining administrative steps for existing applications and removing barriers to mining activity approvals. The law does not change environmental standards but accelerates the leasing process for applications already in review.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill mandates coal lease approvals, overrides 2016 leasing pause, directly supporting fossil fuel production over renewable energy transition95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill accelerates coal leasing and overrides environmental review policies, prioritizing fossil fuel extraction over environmental protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 7872: To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act.

HR 7872 amends the Mineral Leasing Act to change how bonus payments are structured for certain coal leases. It requires that bonus payments for leases issued under a deferred payment system be paid in 10 equal annual installments, with the first installment due when submitting the lease bid. This directly affects coal leaseholders who currently use or would use a deferred payment system under the Mineral Leasing Act. The key provision shifts the payment timeline from a lump sum to a staggered annual schedule starting at the time of bid submission.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill modifies coal lease payments to favor fossil fuel extraction, directly supporting coal (fossil fuel) over renewable energy development per topic indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3123: Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2025

S 3123, the Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2025, requires U.S. representatives at major international financial institutions (like the World Bank, IMF, and regional development banks) to use their voting power to oppose new fossil fuel projects and advance clean energy funding. The bill mandates that the U.S. reduce its financial contributions to any institution funding new fossil fuel capacity (including expansion of existing projects), with the withheld funds held in an escrow account until the institution stops such funding. It directly affects countries and entities receiving loans or assistance from these institutions, as well as the institutions themselves, by blocking new fossil fuel investments and requiring them to phase out support for fossil fuels by 2027. Key provisions include a defined scope of "fossil fuel activity" (covering coal, oil, gas, and unconventional sources like oil sands) and annual reporting requirements to Congress.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates U.S. representatives to oppose fossil fuel projects and advance clean energy funding, directly supporting renewable energy development and opposing fossil fuel expansion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates opposing fossil fuel projects and advancing clean energy funding at international financial institutions, directly promoting environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · House Jan 14, 2026

HR 7070: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for the production of refined coal, and for other purposes.

This bill extends the federal tax credit for producing refined coal until January 1, 2033, instead of ending when a facility's operational period concludes. It directly affects companies that produce refined coal, allowing them to continue claiming the credit for qualifying production through 2033. The key change modifies the Internal Revenue Code to set this new deadline, replacing previous time limits. The extension applies to refined coal produced and sold after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends federal tax credit for refined coal, providing tax relief to industry. Directly addresses taxation policy within Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill extends tax credit for refined coal production (fossil fuel energy), directly supporting energy production via federal funding until 2033.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExtends tax credit for refined coal production, subsidizing fossil fuel use and hindering transition to cleaner energy sources85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Coal

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in committee · United States · House Jul 24, 2025

HR 4705: ACHE Act of 2025

The ACHE Act of 2025 requires the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to study health impacts of mountaintop removal coal mining on communities in Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia. It imposes a temporary moratorium on new federal permits for such mining until the study concludes, while mandating ongoing pollution monitoring (water, air, soil) at existing sites with public reporting of results. Coal mining companies must pay a fee to cover federal costs for the study and monitoring program. The bill directly affects coal mining operations in the specified Appalachian regions and the communities living near them, focusing on evidence-based health research and transparency.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes moratorium on new coal mining permits, restricting fossil fuel energy production method.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImposes moratorium on new mountaintop mining permits and mandates pollution monitoring with public reporting, strengthening environmental oversight and limiting harmful mining activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal

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in committee · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 3870: COAL POWER Act

HR 3870, the COAL POWER Act, repeals a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule issued on May 7, 2024, which set emission standards for coal- and oil-fired power plants. This bill directly affects coal and oil-fired electric utilities by removing their requirement to comply with that particular EPA regulation (89 Fed. Reg. 38508). The key mechanism is a straightforward repeal, treating the rule as if it never took effect. The bill does not create new rules or alter existing environmental standards beyond this specific EPA action.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals EPA emission standards for coal/oil plants, removing regulatory requirements that would have reduced emissions. Weakens clean energy standards by favoring fossil fuel operations.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals EPA emission standards for coal/oil plants, removing pollution controls and weakening environmental regulations per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 362: A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.

This bill authorizes coal to be mined on approximately 800 acres of federal land in Musselshell County, Montana. Specifically, it allows all federal coal reserves in such federal land and leased under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988 to be mined in accordance with the 2020 Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. The Bull Mountains Mine is operated by Signal Peak Energy. This bill directs the Department of the Interior, without modification or delay, to approve the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification to the extent necessary to mine such land.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill authorizes coal mining, promoting fossil fuel extraction over renewable energy development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill authorizes coal mining on federal land, which typically increases carbon emissions and environmental degradation, weakening environmental protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Public Lands

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 3045: COAL Act of 2025

The COAL Act of 2025 requires the Department of the Interior to process pending coal lease applications that have started environmental review under federal law. It mandates the Secretary to publish draft environmental assessments, set fair market value, and grant these applications as soon as practicable. The bill also ends a 2016 federal moratorium on coal leasing that had halted new leases. This law directly affects coal companies with pending applications under the Bureau of Land Management's program and streamlines the leasing process for existing approved leases.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyEnds coal leasing moratorium, processes pending coal leases, directly supports fossil fuel energy production over renewables.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEnds 2016 coal leasing moratorium, expedites coal lease approvals without environmental safeguards, prioritizing industry over conservation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 4068: Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act

HR 4068, the "Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act," requires the Secretary of the Interior to identify existing and potential exemptions from full environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that could accelerate coal production and export projects. Within 30 days of enactment, the Secretary must report these exemptions to relevant congressional committees. Federal agencies could then adopt these exemptions to skip detailed environmental assessments for coal-related projects. This bill directly affects coal producers and exporters by potentially reducing approval timelines for their operations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyStreamlines NEPA for coal projects, removing environmental barriers to accelerate fossil fuel production, opposing renewable energy development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill requires exemptions from NEPA environmental reviews for coal projects, weakening protections by accelerating coal production without full assessments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal

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in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2025

HR 1881: Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act

HR 1881, the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, creates a new tax credit for businesses that capture methane emissions from mining operations. It directly affects mining facilities (including underground, abandoned, or surface mines) that install methane capture equipment and capture at least 2,500 metric tons of methane annually. The bill provides a tax credit by modifying existing carbon capture tax rules to apply specifically to methane, requiring captured methane to be used for energy (e.g., in pipelines meeting safety standards or for industrial heat) with minimal atmospheric release. The credit applies to methane captured after December 2024, aiming to incentivize reducing methane emissions from mining sources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for methane capture, offering business tax relief under modified carbon capture rules, aligning with tax incentive support.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill incentivizes methane capture for energy use, promoting cleaner energy infrastructure through tax credits for emissions reduction in mining operations.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax credit for methane capture from mining, directly reducing emissions (a key climate pollutant) and aligning with environmental protection goals through financial incentives for pollution control.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Coal

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