Rep. Cartwright Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Coal Royalty Loophole; Invest Funds in Appalachian Coal Community Development Initiatives

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright introduced the Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act of 2015, a bill that would provide $100 million to struggling coal communities to help build economic resilience, diversify industries, and promote new job creation opportunities; ensure fair returns on publicly owned coal; and improve the transparency of the federal coal program.