Washington Takes a Step Toward Restoring American Coal Leadership
March 27, 2026
After years of misguided policies that marginalized one of America’s most dependable energy sources, lawmakers are finally stepping up to restore balance. And Rep. Harriet Hageman is leading the effort. This week, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources considered legislation to remove unnecessary barriers to coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin (PRB). For more than a decade, burdensome regulations and politically driven restrictions have choked off new leasing in the region, threatening future supply and undermining grid reliability. The consequences are real. The Wyoming Energy Authority has warned that without action, the U.S. could face energy shortfalls as early as 2030….