Bill would revive National Coal Council as DOE advisory body
Passed one chamberH.R. 3015Latest action
Sponsor: Michael A. Rulli · Representative · OH
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Official title: National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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The bill restores the National Coal Council to advise the Energy Secretary on coal issues, with no regulatory power.
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What does this do?
This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to reestablish the National Coal Council, an advisory group within the Department of Energy, using the charter it operated under as of November 19, 2021. The council studies coal-related issues and gives advice and recommendations to the Secretary but cannot create laws or regulations. It also exempts the council from the Federal Advisory Committee Act's automatic termination requirement, though most other transparency rules still apply.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects the coal industry, energy policymakers, and the Department of Energy, including coal companies, miners, and related businesses.
Why does it matter?
The council would give the coal industry a formal advisory channel to federal officials, but it does not change any regulations, taxes, or funding on its own.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 24, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Sep 19, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 278
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 217
- Nay
- 209
- 0
- 6
Republicans 213 yes, 3 no, 3 not voting · Democrats 4 yes, 206 no, 3 not voting
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