The purpose of the Combating Obstruction Against Leasing Act of 2025, also known as the COAL Act of 2025, is to streamline the process for approving coal leases on federal land. The legislation aims to expedite the leasing of coal resources by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to take specific actions regarding applications for coal leases that are already in the pipeline. Key provisions of the COAL Act include a requirement for the Secretary of the Interior to act on pending coal lease applications.