United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

S 362 — A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 332.

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Summary

This bill authorizes coal to be mined on approximately 800 acres of federal land in Musselshell County, Montana. Specifically, it allows all federal coal reserves in such federal land and leased under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988 to be mined in accordance with the 2020 Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. The Bull Mountains Mine is operated by Signal Peak Energy.This bill directs the Department of the Interior, without modification or delay, to approve the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification to the extent necessary to mine such land.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill includes a specific time frame stating that certain provisions will remain in effect for one year from the date of enactment. In contrast, the original version did not specify a timeline. This change clarifies how long the provisions will apply, which is important for understanding the duration of the law's effects.

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362 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
362 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
362 To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
332 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
362 [Report No.
119-103] To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources February 11, 2026 Reported by Mr.
Lee, with an amendment [Insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
(b) Mining of Federal Minerals.-- (1) In general.--All Federal coal reserves leased under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988 located in the Federal land described in subsection (c) are authorized to be mined in accordance with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification.
(b) Mining of Federal Minerals.-- (1) In general.--All Federal coal reserves leased under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988 located in the Federal land described in subsection (c) are authorized to be mined in accordance with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification until the date that is 1 year from the date of enactment of this Act.
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Calendar No.
332 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
362 [Report No.
119-103] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ February 11, 2026 Reported with an amendment
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What Congress says this changes

S. Rept. 119-103

Published by the reporting committee Not generated — this is the committee's own “Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported”.

The committee states that this bill does not amend existing law. (S. Rept. 119-103)

Source: S. Rept. 119-103 · govinfo

Action History

  1. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment. With written report No. 119-103.

  2. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment. With written report No. 119-103.

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 332.

  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  5. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-46.

  6. Introduced in Senate

  7. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 362 do?
This bill authorizes coal to be mined on approximately 800 acres of federal land in Musselshell County, Montana. Specifically, it allows all federal coal reserves in such federal land and leased under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988 to be mined in accordance with the 2020 Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. The Bull Mountains Mine is operated by Signal Peak Energy.This bill directs the Department of the Interior, without modification or delay, to approve the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification to the extent necessary to mine such land.
Who sponsors S 362?
S 362 is sponsored by Daines, Steve (Republican) and Sheehy, Tim (Republican).
What is the current status of S 362?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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