H.R. 3015 · 119th Congress · Energy
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Reestablishes the National Coal Council with statutory authority and removes re-chartering requirement. AI-read
What it does
This bill provides statutory authority for the National Coal Council and directs the Department of Energy to reestablish the council in accordance with the charter that was in effect on November 19, 2021. Established in 1984, the council made recommendations to DOE on matters relating to coal and the coal industry.
In addition, the bill removes the requirement under the Federal Advisory Committee Act for the council to be re-chartered every two years.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Apr 24, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 House roll 277 |
On PassageNational Coal Council Reestablishment Act | D 4–206 · R 213–3 |
Passed 217–209 |
Latest action
Sep 19, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.