Washington, Jan. 9 -- Congressman James Comer issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. The funding legislation provides $134 million for the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, delivering critical resources to help states repurpose former coal-mining sites through economic and community development. Congressman Comer successfully secured language allowing Western Kentucky counties to become eligible for AMLER grants, opening the door for coalfield counties in Western Kentucky to reclaim abandoned mine lands and ...