Federal · 119th Congress
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Policy areaEnergy
Summary
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.
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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.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
National Coal Council Reestablishment ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history19
Sep 19, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 18, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2025
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 278). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4428)Roll Call 278217–209
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Sep 18, 2025
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4442-4443)
Sep 18, 2025
House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3015, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 18, 2025
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 18, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3015.
Sep 18, 2025
House · FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
Sep 18, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4428)
Sep 15, 2025
House · FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 707 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
Jul 2, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
Jul 2, 2025
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-185.
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As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 19, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 18, 2025As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 2, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 24, 2025