The Combating Obstruction Against Leasing Act of 2025, also known as the COAL Act of 2025, aims to streamline the process for leasing coal on federal lands. Its main objective is to expedite the approval of coal mining applications, particularly those that are already in the pipeline, in order to promote coal production and address delays that have been attributed to environmental reviews and regulatory hurdles. Key provisions of the Act include requirements for the Secretary of the Interior to take specific actions regarding coal lease applications.