H.R. 3015 · Passed House · Energy

National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

Sponsor: Michael A. Rulli (R-OH)

What it does

• Provides statutory authority for the National Coal Council.
• Directs the Department of Energy to reestablish the council under the charter in effect on November 19, 2021.
• Removes the requirement under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to renew the council's charter every two years.
• Continues the council's role, dating to 1984, of advising DOE on coal and the coal industry.

Official 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.

Latest action

Sep 19, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources