This bill, titled the "National Coal Council Act of 2025," aims to reestablish the National Coal Council within the Department of Energy. The council's core mission is to offer expert advice and provide recommendations to the Secretary of Energy concerning various matters related to coal and the coal industry . This reestablishment underscores a commitment to informed decision-making regarding a vital energy resource. The Secretary of Energy is mandated to reestablish the council in accordance with its charter, which was filed with Congress on June 16, 2025. Furthermore, the council's operations will be governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act , ensuring transparency and accountability in its advisory role, with the exception of section 1013 of that title.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
National Coal Council Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-3335| Senate
| Updated: 12/3/2025
This bill, titled the "National Coal Council Act of 2025," aims to reestablish the National Coal Council within the Department of Energy. The council's core mission is to offer expert advice and provide recommendations to the Secretary of Energy concerning various matters related to coal and the coal industry . This reestablishment underscores a commitment to informed decision-making regarding a vital energy resource. The Secretary of Energy is mandated to reestablish the council in accordance with its charter, which was filed with Congress on June 16, 2025. Furthermore, the council's operations will be governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act , ensuring transparency and accountability in its advisory role, with the exception of section 1013 of that title.