Congress·Reported·S. 362

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

Coal Mining: Expansion of Bull Mountains Mine in Montana

Apr 9, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Congress introduces a bill to expand Bull Mountains Mine No. 1 onto 800 acres of

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Companion bill: Coal Mining: Expansion of Bull Mountains Mine in Montana →

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Reintroduced from S. 4432 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4432 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would allow a coal mine in Musselshell County, Montana, to expand its operations onto about 800 acres of federal land. It specifically authorizes the mining of coal reserves that the government has already leased to the company.
If this bill becomes law, the Department of the Interior would be required to approve the mining plan within 30 days. The department would have to accept the plan exactly as it was written in 2020 without making any changes or delays.
The goal of the bill is to ensure the Bull Mountains Mine can access coal it has already paid to lease. This would likely support local mining jobs and energy production in the area.
This action bypasses some of the usual administrative reviews by having Congress directly authorize the mining plan. This is important because it removes the government's ability to block or slow down the project through the typical agency process.

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Feb 11, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 332.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Feb 11, 2026Senate

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

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Apr 9, 2025Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Apr 9, 2025Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Mar 12, 2025Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

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

Bill NumberS 362

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 332.

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