Hageman Introduces COAL Act to End Biden Administration’s War on Coal
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced the Combating Obstruction Against Leasing (COAL) Act to end the Biden Administration’s attempt to end coal mining in America. The bill requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to promptly process coal lease applications, upholding federal obligations under the Mineral Leasing Act. Representatives Dan Meuser (PA-09) and Carol Miller (WV-01), fellow co-chairs of the Congressional Coal Caucus, cosponsored the bill as well.
“The Biden Administration ideological assault on coal is crippling Wyoming’s energy potential and setting our nation on a path to energy poverty,” Congresswoman Hageman stated. “The COAL Act ensures the federal government fulfills its obligation to lease public resources fairly and efficiently. I am thrilled to work with the new Trump Administration to unleash America’s full energy potential. This is a win for Wyoming, for the economy, and for the energy independence that makes America stronger and more secure.”
Congresswoman Miller (WV-01), a cosponsor, said “Coal is a powerful energy resource that keeps West Virginia and our country running, but the Biden administration has made it nearly impossible to obtain a permit to have a lease or mine. The Combating Obstruction Against Leasing Act of 2025 requires the Department of Interior to take necessary steps to responsibly approve applications so companies can proceed with coal mining operations. For the United States to be energy dominant, we must increase our energy supply by allowing more permits and opportunities for extraction and mining.”
Background:
Radical eco-extremists spent four years and millions of dollars lobbying the Biden Administration, resulting in crippling anti-energy policies. This resulted in needless regulation and blatant sabotage of our energy industry. The COAL Act mandates the Department of the Interior to act on pending coal lease applications and grant necessary approvals for mining activities. Additionally, it nullifies Secretarial Order 3338, which sought to reevaluate and reform federal coal leasing policies, restoring certainty for Wyoming’s and America’s coal industry.
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