Bill · H.R. 931· House(119-HR-931)
To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 2/4/2025
- Last activity
- 5/20/2025 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Troy Downing
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to allow for the mining of certain Federal coal reserves. It specifically targets the Federal coal lease known as MTM 97988. The mining must follow the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. To ensure this happens, the Secretary of the Interior is required to approve the modification within 30 days of the bill becoming law. The target land consists of approximately 800 acres located in Musselshell County, Montana.
Yes· 3 of 7
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The authorization of coal mining operations likely facilitates local job creation in the mining sector.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill directly benefits mining companies and related industrial business owners.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
Resource extraction can stimulate regional economic activity and growth.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-6
This bill explicitly facilitates the production of coal, which is a fossil fuel.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
Promoting coal mining increases reliance on fossil fuels, which negatively impacts carbon emission reduction efforts.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
The bill mandates approval of a mining plan without modification, which may bypass further environmental scrutiny.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Authorization of Mining: The bill allows for the mining of Federal coal reserves under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988, which facilitates the extraction of these minerals (Section 1(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandated Approval: The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to approve the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification without modification or delay within 30 days of enactment (Section 1(b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-6Reduces Carbon Emissions-5Improves Environmental Protections-4Increases Renewable Energy Investment-3Improves Public Land Management-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Union Workers+3Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Native Americans-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1Improves Due Process-2
- 5/20/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 5/13/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
- 2/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Ryan ZinkeRepublican · Montana