To provide that an order by the Secretary of the Interior imposing a moratorium on Federal coal leasing shall not take effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 1778

Bill 115 hr 1778, also known as the "Coal Leasing Moratorium Act," aims to prevent the Secretary of the Interior from imposing a moratorium on Federal coal leasing without approval from Congress. The bill states that any order by the Secretary of the Interior to halt Federal coal leasing will not be enforced unless a joint resolution of approval is passed by Congress.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that decisions regarding Federal coal leasing, which can have significant economic and environmental impacts, are made with input and approval from Congress. By requiring a joint resolution of approval, the bill seeks to increase transparency and accountability in the decision-making process.

In addition to addressing the issue of coal leasing moratoriums, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details are not provided in the summary. Overall, the Coal Leasing Moratorium Act aims to balance the need for responsible resource management with the importance of congressional oversight in decision-making processes related to Federal coal leasing.

Current Status of Bill HR 1778

Bill HR 1778 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2017. Bill HR 1778 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2017. Bill HR 1778's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410. as of February 5, 2018