To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act.
Committee hearing: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Committee hearing
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Mar 25, 2026
What it does
The bill would amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require that bonus payments for certain coal leases issued under a deferred bonus payment system be paid in 10 equal annual installments, with the first installment due at the time of bidding. It affects coal leaseholders and the federal government’s revenue collection process under the Mineral Leasing Act. The change establishes a structured payment schedule for bonus payments, replacing any prior lump-sum or unspecified payment method for these leases.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.