HR 7872·Federal·house
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act.
IntroducedFiled Mar 9, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R)
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 25, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the Mineral Leasing Act so that bonus payments for certain federal coal leases can be paid over ten equal annual installments, with the first payment due when the lease bid is submitted. It affects companies that lease coal on federal lands by spreading out their upfront costs.
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