A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Jul 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 4410, proposes to amend the Mineral Leasing Act regarding how bonus payments are made for certain coal leases. Specifically, it would change the payment structure for leases that use a deferred bonus payment system. Instead of a single payment, bonus payments would be made in ten equal annual installments. The first installment would be due when a bid for such a lease is submitted.
The bill directly affects entities that bid on and receive coal leases issued under the Mineral Leasing Act that utilize a deferred bonus payment system. It would alter the timing of their financial obligations for these leases. The bill was introduced by Senator John Barrasso and co-sponsored by Senators Lummis and Lee.
S. 4410 has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The committee has ordered the bill to be reported favorably without amendment. If it passes the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
29 Jul 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 4410 do?
- This bill, S. 4410, proposes to amend the Mineral Leasing Act regarding how bonus payments are made for certain coal leases. Specifically, it would change the payment structure for leases that use a deferred bonus payment system. Instead of a single payment, bonus payments would be made in ten equal annual installments. The first installment would be due when a bid for such a lease is submitted. The bill directly affects entities that bid on and receive coal leases issued under the Mineral Leasing Act that utilize a deferred bonus payment system. It would alter the timing of their financial obligations for these leases. The bill was introduced by Senator John Barrasso and co-sponsored by Senators Lummis and Lee. S. 4410 has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The committee has ordered the bill to be reported favorably without amendment. If it passes the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 4410 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4410. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4410?
- S. 4410 was sponsored by Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4410?
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (29 Jul 2026).
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