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A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
2/27/2026, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 362
Bill 119 s 362, also known as the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to permit the mining of specific Federal minerals in accordance with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. The bill also addresses other related purposes.
The Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification Act is designed to facilitate the extraction of certain minerals from Federal lands while adhering to the guidelines outlined in the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. This plan likely includes provisions for environmental protection, land reclamation, and other considerations to ensure responsible mining practices.
In addition to allowing for the mining of Federal minerals in line with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, the bill likely addresses other issues related to mining on Federal lands. This could include provisions for oversight, regulation, and enforcement to ensure that mining activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner. Overall, Bill 119 s 362 seeks to strike a balance between promoting mineral extraction on Federal lands and protecting the environment and public health. By allowing for mining consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification and addressing other related purposes, the legislation aims to support responsible resource development while safeguarding natural resources for future generations.
The Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification Act is designed to facilitate the extraction of certain minerals from Federal lands while adhering to the guidelines outlined in the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. This plan likely includes provisions for environmental protection, land reclamation, and other considerations to ensure responsible mining practices.
In addition to allowing for the mining of Federal minerals in line with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, the bill likely addresses other issues related to mining on Federal lands. This could include provisions for oversight, regulation, and enforcement to ensure that mining activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner. Overall, Bill 119 s 362 seeks to strike a balance between promoting mineral extraction on Federal lands and protecting the environment and public health. By allowing for mining consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification and addressing other related purposes, the legislation aims to support responsible resource development while safeguarding natural resources for future generations.
Congressional Summary of S 362
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 362
Bill S 362 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2025. Bill S 362 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 3, 2025. Bill S 362's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 332. as of February 11, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 362
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 362
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 362
A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
Comments

Asaiah Gupta
1,106
6 months ago
I don't get why they're pushing this bill to mine those minerals. Seems like a waste of time and resources. How will this even benefit us in the long run? #confused
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 362
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