Bill Summary
This legislation is aimed at reestablishing the National Coal Council within the Department of Energy. This council will provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry. The bill also specifies that the National Coal Council will operate under the same charter that was in effect on November 19, 2021. The legislation also states that the Federal Advisory Committee Act will apply to the council, with the exception of Section 1013 of title 5, which would not apply. This act is known as the "National Coal Council Reestablishment Act."
Possible Impacts
1. The reestablishment of the National Coal Council could have an impact on individuals who work in the coal industry. This legislation may affect their job security, as well as the overall health and stability of the industry as a whole.
2. The National Coal Council may provide recommendations to the Secretary of Energy that could potentially influence government policies and regulations related to coal. This could have an impact on individuals who live in communities that heavily rely on coal production, as well as those who are concerned about the environmental impact of coal.
3. This legislation may also affect taxpayers, as the National Coal Council will be funded by the Department of Energy. This could potentially lead to changes in the distribution of government funds and resources, which could have an impact on individuals depending on their personal interests and needs.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3015 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 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.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 24, 2025
Mr. Rulli (for himself and Mr. Moore of West Virginia) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce
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A BILL
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Coal Council
Reestablishment Act''.
SEC. 2. NATIONAL COAL COUNCIL.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall reestablish in the
Department of Energy the National Coal Council, in accordance with the
charter for the National Coal Council that was in effect on November
19, 2021.
(b) Applicability of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), chapter 10 of
title 5, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the
``Federal Advisory Committee Act'') and section 552b(c) of
title 5, United States Code, shall apply to the National Coal
Council.
(2) Termination.--Section 1013 of title 5, United States
Code, shall not apply to the National Coal Council.
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