HR 3015

National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

Summary

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.

Bill status

Status
Passed House
Sponsor
Rep. Michael A. Rulli [R-OH-6]
Cosponsors
5
Policy area
Energy
Introduced
2025-04-24
Latest action
2025-09-19: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-09-19: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2025-09-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-09-18: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 278). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4428)
  • 2025-09-18: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 278). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4428: 1)
  • 2025-09-18: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4442-4443)

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