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Cynthia Lummis: “The Powder River Basin holds more than 48 billion short tons…”

Featuring: Cynthia Lummis, Republican | U.S. Senate Wyoming

Cynthia Lummis Introduces Bill To Ensure Wyoming Coal 'Remains Available To Power America's Future'

Published November 20, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:23

We have the backing of the Department of the Interior and we have the full support of President Trump. As I said earlier, Wyoming produces 40% of America's coal. The Powder River Basin holds more than 48 billion short tons [of coal]. Enough to power our nation for more than a century. The Biden plan would have destroyed thousands of of high paying Wyoming jobs, erased billions in labor income and gutted … (03:23–03:29)

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Asserts that the Powder River Basin in Wyoming contains over 48 billion short tons of coal.

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