To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to make certain improvements in the laws relating to coal royalties, and for other purposes.

Bill HR 8491 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2024. Bill HR 8491 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2024.  Bill HR 8491's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 22, 2024