What is the current status of HR 7872?

HR 7872 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7872?

HR 7872 was sponsored by Harriet Hageman (R), Rep.

Coal Lease Bonus Payment Bill

IntroducedMarch 9, 2026

Introduced6 months ago

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House

Senate

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Subcommittee Hearings Held

EnergyMiningWages and earningsCoal

Why This Matters

This bill allows companies that lease coal to pay their bonus payments in ten yearly installments instead of all at once. This change could help companies manage their finances better when acquiring coal leases.

If you work for a coal company, this bill could change how your employer pays for coal leases.

Who this affects

Coal companies

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill changes how bonus payments for certain coal leases are paid.
2It allows bonus payments to be made in 10 equal yearly installments.
3The first payment must be made when a bid for the lease is submitted.
4This applies to leases issued under the Mineral Leasing Act.
5The goal is to provide a more manageable payment structure for coal leases.

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Coal Lease Bonus Payment Bill

IntroducedMarch 9, 2026

Introduced6 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Subcommittee Hearings Held

EnergyMiningWages and earningsCoal

Why This Matters

If you work for a coal company, this bill could change how your employer pays for coal leases.

Who this affects

Coal companies

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill changes how bonus payments for certain coal leases are paid.
2It allows bonus payments to be made in 10 equal yearly installments.
3The first payment must be made when a bid for the lease is submitted.
4This applies to leases issued under the Mineral Leasing Act.
5The goal is to provide a more manageable payment structure for coal leases.

Read full document

Last changed 4 months ago · checked hourly