H.R. 4068 (119th)Congressional Activities

Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act

Environmental Protection|CoalEnvironmental Protection
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Since 2008, the U.S. coal industry has seen a decline in the amount of coal mined and consumed—although mining efficiency has improved. The industry’s U.S. employment has declined 92% over a century. U.S. coal consumption and production peaked in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Coal’s decline is due in part to technologi…

AuthorsLexie Ryan
Fossil EnergyEnergy Policy
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PostponedHearingJul 8, 2025, 6:00 PM
Legislative Hearing on the following bills: • H.R. 280 (Rep. Hageman), “Combating Obstruction Against Leasing Act of 2025” or the “COAL Act of 2025” • H.R. 3872 (Rep. Fallon), “Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act of 2025” or the “MERICA Act of 2025” • H.R. 4018 (Rep. Ezell), To unleash America's offshore critical minerals and resources. • H.R. 4068 (Rep. Collins), “Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act” • H.R. 4090 (Rep. Stauber), To codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.
1324, Longworth House Office Building, 1324, Longworth House Office Building
ScheduledHearingSep 3, 2025, 2:15 PM
Legislative Hearing on the following bills: • H.R. 280 (Rep. Hageman), “Combatting Obstruction Against Leasing Act of 2025” or the “COAL Act of 2025” • H.R. 1366 (Rep. Amodei), “Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025” • H.R. 3872 (Rep. Fallon), “Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act of 2025” or the “MERICA Act of 2025” • H.R. 4018 (Rep. Ezell), To unleash America’s offshore critical minerals and resources. • H.R. 4068 (Rep. Collins), “Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act” • H.R. 4090 (Rep. Stauber), To codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.
1324, Longworth House Office Building, 1324, Longworth House Office Building

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