S. 3045: COAL Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-10-23 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-10-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-09 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-10-23):
Combating Obstruction Against Leasing Act of 2025 or the COAL Act of 2025
This bill requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to process certain pending applications to lease coal mineral estates owned by the federal government in order to develop coal.
If the environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 has commenced for an application, then the BLM must publish a draft environmental assessment and any applicable implementing regulations, finalize the fair market value of the coal tract for which a lease by application is pending, take all intermediate actions necessary to grant the application, and grant the application.
With respect to previously awarded coal leases, the BLM must grant any additional approvals required for mining activities to commence.
Finally, the bill nullifies the Department of the Interior's Secretarial Order 3338, which placed a hold on most new federal coal leases until the BLM completes a comprehensive review of the federal coal program.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Barrasso | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-10-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3045 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3045?
S. 3045 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: COAL Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3045 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).