H.R. 931 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Natural Resources, Feb 4, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAuthorizes coal mining on Montana federal land
This bill would allow coal to be mined from about 800 acres of federal land in Musselshell County, Montana, under a lease called Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988. It directs the Department of the Interior to approve the 2020 Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification so the mine operated by Signal Peak Energy can proceed without delay.
How it affects you
This change mainly affects mining operations and the local economy in Musselshell County, Montana. For most people outside that region, the bill has no direct effect, though it does involve federal lands and resources.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 4, 2025)
This bill authorizes coal to be mined on approximately 800 acres of federal land in Musselshell County, Montana. Specifically, it allows all federal coal reserves in such federal land and leased under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988 to be mined in accordance with the 2020 Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. The Bull Mountains Mine is operated by Signal Peak Energy.
This bill directs the Department of the Interior, without modification or delay, to approve the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification to the extent necessary to mine such land.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 931
A BILL
To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT-2) · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Energy · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 20, 2025: “Subcommittee Hearings Held”