S. 4410 · In committee · Energy

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

Sponsor: John Barrasso (R-WY)

What it does

• Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to allow coal lease bonus payments issued under a deferred-payment system to be paid in 10 equal annual installments, with the first installment due when bidding on the lease.

Latest action

Jul 29, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources