Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Bill to Cut Coal Production Costs

News – Sheridan Media

[[{“value”:”

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced legislation Monday to reform bonus bids for coal producers on federal leases designed to cut upfront costs in half. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.

Hageman’s bill reforms federal bonus bids under the Mineral Leasing Act to bring down the cost of coal production without sacrificing government revenue. Coal producers on federal land are currently required to make payments on an accelerated schedule of five installments over the immediate first four years following a lease.

Hageman’s bonus bid reform extends this fee schedule from a condensed five-payment structure to 10 equal installments over a longer timeline to reduce the initial cost of coal operations on federal lands.  Representative Hageman said energy security is national security, and Wyoming will continue to reinforce U.S. energy dominance with affordable electricity as America’s number one coal producer since 1988.

“}]]

More Like this

The Sheridan Hawks Head Coach Andy Sheib and Trevor Jackson talk about recent progress. Mud And Pasture Management Workshop To Be Held In Sheridan Whitney Benefits and Sheridan College work to expand Construction Technology Program SARC speak on holiday increase of intimate partner violence

Last modified: March 10, 2026