Introduce legislation to amend the Mineral Leasing Act so that bonus payments from certain coal leases are paid.

John Barrasso · Wyoming · Republican

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Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Ms. Lummis, and Mr. Lee) introduced the following bill ... To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act.

Barrasso introduced a bill to change federal coal leasing law so bonus payments from certain coal leases would be paid out under the amended act.

S. 4410 (IS) - To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act. - BILLS-119s4410is | Content Details | GovInfo
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Barrasso introduced legislation to reduce barriers to coal leasing and extend the bonus payment period for coal mine leases from five to ten years.

He introduced legislation aimed at easing coal leasing and extending the bonus payment period for coal mine leases.

Barrasso Introduces Bill to Unleash Wyoming Coal Production
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Evidence

Last Action Date Listed: April 28, 2026. Action: Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Ms. Lummis, and Mr. Lee) introduced the bill; it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Barrasso introduced the promised legislation on April 28, 2026, satisfying the commitment within the current term.

delivered same_term A for effort

S. 4410 (IS) - To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act. - BILLS-119s4410is | Content Details | GovInfo
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Barrasso said he "introduced legislation to reduce barriers to coal leasing" and that the legislation extends the bonus payment period for coal mine leases from five to ten years.

Barrasso’s own office confirms the bill’s introduction and describes the policy change as extending the coal-lease bonus payment period.

delivered same_term A for effort

Barrasso Introduces Bill to Unleash Wyoming Coal Production
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The promise was specifically to introduce legislation amending the Mineral Leasing Act regarding bonus payments for certain coal leases. Evidence shows Sen. John Barrasso introduced S. 4410 on April 28, 2026, with that stated purpose, and it was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Because the promised action was introduction rather than enactment, the commitment was fulfilled in the same federal term.

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