The bill S. 4410 proposes amendments to the Mineral Leasing Act, specifically focusing on the financial aspects of coal leases. It aims to address the payment structures for bonus payments associated with certain coal leases. These bonus payments are typically upfront payments made by companies to secure the rights to extract coal from public lands.
Supporters of the bill may highlight that it provides clarity and potentially more favorable financial terms for companies involved in coal extraction, thereby encouraging investment and maintaining coal industry jobs. It could be viewed as a measure to ensure that the leasing process is competitive and financially beneficial for both the government and the coal industry.
Critics might argue that the bill further entrenches reliance on coal at a time when there is a push for cleaner energy sources. There may be concerns about the environmental impact of promoting coal leases and the potential loss of revenue if bonus payments are structured in a way that favors coal companies over public interest. Additionally, there could be criticism regarding the lack of focus on transitioning to renewable energy sources.
The analysis of bill S. 4410, which amends the Mineral Leasing Act regarding coal leases, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor, John Barrasso, and his top donor industries. This indicates a low risk of conflict of interest directly related to the bill's subject matter. Notably, the lobbying activity associated with the bill includes various entities, but none appear to have a direct financial stake in coal leasing or mineral rights, which is the focus of the bill. The only disclosed financial contribution is from SANA HEALTH, amounting to $7,500, which does not relate to the mineral leasing industry. Therefore, the potential for conflicts arising from donor influence on this legislation is minimal.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SANA HEALTH | TERRAPIN STRATEGY, INC | $7,500 |
| VICTIMS OF TERRORISM - EAST AFRICA | MR. RONALD COLEMAN | undisclosed |
| VENUS AEROSPACE CORP. | VENUS AEROSPACE CORP. | undisclosed |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | THE CORMAC GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| SOIL CULTURE SOLUTIONS, LLC (D/B/A SOILCEA) | CORCORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CORCORAN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE | undisclosed |
| NEBRASKA RURAL GENERATION LLC | JABAL COMPANIES LLC | undisclosed |
| RHOBACK, INC. | ATLAS CROSSING LLC | undisclosed |
| GLOBAL MOBILE SOFTWARE LLC | TERRAPIN STRATEGY, INC | undisclosed |
| SUMAIR VIRANI | COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS TRADE ASSOCIATION | COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| NUMERACLE, INC. | ACG ADVOCACY | undisclosed |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR CAPITAL FORMATION | AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR CAPITAL FORMATION | undisclosed |
| HUBBARD HOUSE RESTAURANT, LLC | COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| INTUIT INC., AND ITS ENTERPRISE MEMBERS | COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding John Barrasso, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
