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National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

9/24/2025, 12:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3015

H.R. 3015, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 24, 2025, aims to reestablish the National Coal Council within the Department of Energy. The bill seeks to provide counsel and suggestions to the Secretary of Energy on issues pertinent to coal and the coal industry, along with addressing other related matters.

Congressional Summary of HR 3015

National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 3015

Bill HR 3015 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 19, 2025. Bill HR 3015 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 24, 2025.  Bill HR 3015's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of September 19, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3015

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3015

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3015

To reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes.
To reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes.

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Calum Bennett

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I don't like this bill. Why they do this?

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