Coal Council Certainty Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1089 Coal Council Certainty Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/16/2024, 3:50 PM

Summary of Bill S 1089

Bill 118 s 1089, also known as the Coal Council Certainty Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a Coal Council within the Department of Energy to provide recommendations and guidance on policies related to the coal industry.

The Coal Council would be composed of various stakeholders, including representatives from the coal industry, environmental organizations, and government agencies. The Council would be tasked with conducting research, analyzing data, and making recommendations to Congress and the President on issues such as coal production, environmental regulations, and energy policy.

One of the key provisions of the Coal Council Certainty Act is to ensure that the coal industry has a seat at the table when it comes to shaping policies that affect their industry. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the Council aims to promote collaboration and consensus-building on issues related to coal production and regulation. Overall, the Coal Council Certainty Act of 2023 seeks to provide a platform for stakeholders in the coal industry to have a voice in the policy-making process and to promote transparency and accountability in decision-making related to coal production and regulation.

Congressional Summary of S 1089

Coal Council Certainty Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to reinstate the National Coal Council (NCC), which provided DOE with advice and guidance about policies concerning coal until its charter expired in November 2021. The bill permanently extends the NCC's original charter and thus prevents the reinstated council from expiring.

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Current Status of Bill S 1089

Bill S 1089 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1089 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023. Bill S 1089's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 30, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1089

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Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1089

Coal Council Certainty Act of 2023

A bill to maintain the Natural Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters relating to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes.