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To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-931| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2025
Troy Downing

Troy Downing

Republican Representative

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to authorize the mining of specific federal coal reserves in Musselshell County, Montana, in accordance with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification . This modification, defined as Amendment 3 for Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988, was initially approved by the Department of the Interior in November 2020. The legislation explicitly permits the mining of all federal coal reserves under Lease MTM 97988 within approximately 800 acres of designated federal land. Furthermore, it requires the Secretary of the Interior to approve the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification within 30 days of the bill's enactment, ensuring no modifications or delays, to facilitate mining on the specified acreage.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 20, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-362
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment. With written report No. 119-103.
  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • May 20, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-362
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment. With written report No. 119-103.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 119-362: A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchMiningMontana

To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-931| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2025
This bill aims to authorize the mining of specific federal coal reserves in Musselshell County, Montana, in accordance with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification . This modification, defined as Amendment 3 for Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988, was initially approved by the Department of the Interior in November 2020. The legislation explicitly permits the mining of all federal coal reserves under Lease MTM 97988 within approximately 800 acres of designated federal land. Furthermore, it requires the Secretary of the Interior to approve the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification within 30 days of the bill's enactment, ensuring no modifications or delays, to facilitate mining on the specified acreage.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 20, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-362
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment. With written report No. 119-103.
  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • May 20, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-362
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment. With written report No. 119-103.
Troy Downing

Troy Downing

Republican Representative

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 119-362: A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchMiningMontana