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Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to identify existing and potential categorical exclusions related to the production and export of coal.
Summary
- Directs the Secretary of the Interior to identify existing categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act related to coal production and export
- Directs the Secretary of the Interior to identify potential categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act that could further coal production and export
- Requires the Secretary to report these findings to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate within 30 days of enactment
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Sponsor (1)
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![Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]](https://media.civicgate.org/people/d/politicians/C001129.thumb.jpg)
Rep. Collins, Mike (R-GA) [#10]
1 cosponsor
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![Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]](https://media.civicgate.org/people/d/politicians/B001323.thumb.jpg)
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. (R-AK) [At-large]
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Mike Collins’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- Employer not reported $58,488
- HANNA CAPITAL $9,900
- JACKSON EMC $7,950
- J M TANK LINES, INC. $6,600
- BOSWELL OIL COMPANY $6,600
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Mike Collins → · Outside spending →
Actions (4)
- Sep 3, 2025 Subcommittee Hearings Held · house
- Jul 2, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. · house
- Jun 23, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. · house
- Jun 23, 2025 Introduced in House
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Committee action
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Meetings where this bill was on the agenda
- Legislative Hearing on the following bills: • H.R. 280 (Rep. Hageman), “Combatting Obstruction Against Leasing Act of 2025” or the “COAL Act of 2025” • H.R. 1366 (Rep. Amodei), “Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025” • H.R. 3872 (Rep. Fallon), “Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act of 2025” or the “MERICA Act of 2025” • H.R. 4018 (Rep. Ezell), To unleash America’s offshore critical minerals and resources. • H.R. 4068 (Rep. Collins), “Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act” • H.R. 4090 (Rep. Stauber), To codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.
- Legislative Hearing on the following bills: • H.R. 280 (Rep. Hageman), “Combating Obstruction Against Leasing Act of 2025” or the “COAL Act of 2025” • H.R. 3872 (Rep. Fallon), “Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act of 2025” or the “MERICA Act of 2025” • H.R. 4018 (Rep. Ezell), To unleash America's offshore critical minerals and resources. • H.R. 4068 (Rep. Collins), “Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act” • H.R. 4090 (Rep. Stauber), To codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.
Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 23, 2025
Mr. Collins introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to identify existing and potential categorical exclusions related to the production and export of coal.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act”.
SEC. 2. IDENTIFICATION OF EXISTING AND POTENTIAL CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION AND EXPORT OF COAL.
Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall identify to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate any existing and potential categorical exclusions pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), increased reliance on and adoption of which by other Federal agencies pursuant to section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4336c) could further the production and export of coal. <all>
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