Washington, D.C. (WVDN) – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined her fellow co-chairs of the Congressional Coal Caucus, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Congressman Dan Meuser (R-PA), in introducing the Combating Obstruction Against Leasing (COAL) Act. The Biden administration has done everything in its power to cripple the coal industry these past four years, harming thousands of jobs and U.S. energy production. This bill will streamline the process for approving coal lease applications managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) upholding federal obligations under the Mineral Leasing Act.
“Coal is a powerful energy resource that keeps West Virginia and our country running, but the Biden administration has made it nearly impossible to obtain a permit to have a lease or mine. The Combating Obstruction Against Leasing Act requires the Department of Interior to take necessary steps to responsibly approve applications so companies can proceed with coal mining operations. For the United States to be energy dominant, we must increase our energy supply by allowing more permits and opportunities for extraction and mining,” said Congresswoman Miller.
“The Biden Administration ideological assault on coal is crippling Wyoming’s energy potential and setting our nation on a path to energy poverty. The COAL Act ensures the federal government fulfills its obligation to lease public resources fairly and efficiently. I am thrilled to work with the new Trump Administration to unleash America’s full energy potential. This is a win for Wyoming, for the economy, and for the energy independence that makes America stronger and more secure,” said Congresswoman Hageman.
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Background:
- Radical eco-extremists spent four years and millions of dollars lobbying the Biden administration, resulting in crippling anti-energy policies. This resulted in needless regulation and blatant sabotage of our energy industry.
- The COAL Act mandates the Department of the Interior to act on pending coal lease applications and grant necessary approvals for mining activities.
