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RepublicanBill · H.R. 4068· House(119-HR-4068)

Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act

Rep. Collins
Age: 59 years
Georgia
Introduced
6/23/2025
Last activity
9/3/2025 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsored by
Mike Collins
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act," directs the Secretary of the Interior to perform a specific task regarding coal. The Secretary must identify both existing and potential categorical exclusions related to the production and export of coal. This identification must be submitted to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The goal is to identify exclusions that, if used more by other Federal agencies, could further coal production and export. This process must be completed within 30 days after the Act is enacted.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3

    Expanding coal production and export may lead to increased employment opportunities in the mining and logistics sectors.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+3

    The bill directly benefits energy and mining companies by streamlining their operational processes.

  • Is this likely to grow the economy?+2

    The bill aims to facilitate coal production and export, which can contribute to economic growth in energy-producing regions.

The opposite· 3 of 8

  • Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-5

    The bill explicitly seeks to facilitate rather than reduce the production of coal.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4

    The use of categorical exclusions may bypass or reduce the rigor of standard environmental impact assessments.

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3

    Expanding coal production and export is likely to increase carbon emissions due to reliance on fossil fuels.