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US HB7872

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Harriet Hageman

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 2(a) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 201(a)) to establish a deferred bonus payment system for certain coal leases on federal lands

  • Requires bonus payments for qualifying coal leases to be paid in 10 equal annual installments rather than as a lump sum

  • Mandates that the first installment payment must be submitted with the bid for the lease

  • Introduced by Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) on March 9, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/9/2026

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