S. 362Heading to a voteEnvironment & energy
Bill would force fast-track approval of Montana coal mine plan
Data as of July 11, 2026
S 362 would require Interior to approve the Bull Mountains Mine plan update within 30 days, with no changes allowed.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
S 362 requires the Secretary of the Interior to approve the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification within 30 days of enactment, without changes or delays. This would allow continued mining on about 800 acres of federal land in Musselshell County, Montana, using coal already leased to the mine's operator.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects the company operating Bull Mountains Mine No. 1, its workers, and the surrounding Montana community. It also involves the Interior Department and federal land management agencies, as well as environmental and conservation groups that have previously challenged the plan.
Why does it matter?
The bill would bypass further environmental or administrative review by the Interior Department, overriding standard regulatory and legal review processes for federal coal leasing decisions.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee
- Senate vote — You are here
- House
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a Senate floor vote. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
- Introduced:
- February 3, 2025
- Latest action:
- February 11, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 332.
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