Bill
HR 931
Authorizes immediate approval within 30 days for a specific 800-acre area to be mined under the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, enabling expanded federal coal extraction.
Note on contents: The materials provided appear to combine two distinct measures into a single file: (A) a statutory-style provision authorizing mining on Federal coal lease MTM 97988 (the “Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification” language), and (B) a separate honorary House resolution (Georgia House format) recognizing Arlene Davis. Below are clear, separate summaries of each component, with key provisions and likely effects.
Purpose
- To authorize mining of Federal coal reserves under Federal Coal Lease MTM 97988 for a specific 800-acre tract in Musselshell County, Montana, and to require the Department of the Interior (DOI) to approve (without modification or delay) the referenced Mining Plan Modification as necessary to permit that mining.
Key provisions
- Defines “Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification” as Amendment 3 for Bull Mountains Mine No. 1 (concurrence memorandum by DOI Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management dated November 18, 2020).
- Authorizes all Federal coal reserves under Lease MTM 97988 located on the described Federal land to be mined consistent with that Mining Plan Modification.
- Directs the Secretary of the Interior to approve, without modification or delay, the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification to the extent necessary to mine the described Federal land within 30 days after enactment.
- Precisely identifies the Federal land (approx. 800 acres) in T.6 N., R.27 E., Montana Principal Meridian, Musselshell County:
- NE 1/4 of Section 8
- SW 1/4 of Section 10
- W 1/2 and SE 1/4 of Section 22
Who is affected
- The coal leaseholder/operator of Bull Mountains Mine No. 1 and any contractors.
- The Department of the Interior (required to act within 30 days).
- Local Musselshell County communities, land users, environmental and tribal stakeholders (potential environmental, socioeconomic, and permitting impacts).
- Potentially federal environmental review or litigation interests (direction to approve “without modification” could narrow agency discretion and be litigated).
Procedural/timeline aspects
- Requires DOI approval within 30 days of enactment.
- Cites a prior November 18, 2020 concurrence memorandum supporting the amendment.
Potential impacts (high-level)
- Enables expanded or expedited coal extraction on the identified 800 acres.
- Could accelerate economic activity (jobs, royalties) locally while raising potential concerns about environmental impacts, air/water quality, and climate-related emissions. May prompt administrative or legal challenges depending on stakeholder responses.
Related: A companion Senate bill is listed as S. 362.
Purpose
- An honorary resolution of the House recognizing and commending Arlene Davis for her leadership and contributions to the real estate profession and to Georgia REALTORS (GAR).
Key points
- Notes Davis’ licensing since 1993, leadership in Altamaha Basin Board of REALTORS (including board president 1996–1997), founding RE/MAX Vidalia in 1998, affiliation with ERA Southeast Coastal Realty since 2010, and repeated Circle of Excellence honors.
- Describes GAR service (GRI Governor, Region 9 Director 2000–2002, GAR President in 2007) and creation of the GAR Leadership Academy.
- Lists awards: Altamaha Basin Realtor of the Year (2003), GAR Realtor of the Year (2008), GAR President’s Award (2009), membership in GARPAC Top Investor Hall of Fame, and GAR Hall of Fame recognition.
- Expresses the House’s commendation and best wishes; directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Arlene Davis.
Who is affected
- Primarily honorary for Arlene Davis; no regulatory or fiscal effect.
Procedural/timeline
- Introduced: February 4, 2025.
- Referred and placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House and adopted by nonrecord vote on May 23, 2025.
- Classified as a resolution (ceremonial).
Sponsors and procedural notes
- Sponsors listed in the provided materials include a mixture of representatives (Leesa Hagan, Beth Camp, Josh Bonner appear as primary sponsors for the Arlene Davis resolution; other names such as Ryan Zinke, Troy Downing, Chris Pappas, David Kustoff, Josh Gottheimer are also listed, possibly connected to the mining provision). The documents and actions indicate committee referrals (House Natural Resources; Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources) and subcommittee hearings for the mining-related text.
If you want, I can:
- Produce a one-page brief focusing only on the mining authorization and likely regulatory/legal implications; or
- Produce an annotated timeline showing how the two different texts progressed through committees and calendars.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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