National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

H.R. 3015 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

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6 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 6 (Bill Ranking)

Sponsor	Rep. Rulli, Michael A. (R-OH) (Introduced 04/24/2025)
Sponsor Voting Record	Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.43 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
Support	LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 6 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once
Committees	Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest Action	09/19/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Roll Call Votes	1
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (04/24/2025)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 3015 EH: National Coal Council Reestablishment Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3015

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act.

2.National Coal Council (a)In generalThe 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 generalSubject 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)TerminationSection 1013 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the National Coal Council. Passed the House of Representatives September 18, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 3015 IH: National Coal Council Reestablishment Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3015IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 24, 2025Mr. Rulli (for himself and Mr. Moore of West Virginia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act.2.National Coal Council(a)In generalThe 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 generalSubject 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)TerminationSection 1013 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the National Coal Council.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 3015 : National Coal Council Reestablishment Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3015IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 19 (legislative day, September 16), 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act.2.National Coal Council(a)In generalThe 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 generalSubject 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)TerminationSection 1013 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the National Coal Council.Passed the House of Representatives September 18, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 3015 RH: National Coal Council Reestablishment Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB Union Calendar No. 150 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3015 [Report No. 119–185]

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 July 2, 2025 Additional sponsors: Mr. Balderson, Mrs. Wagner, Mr. Griffith, and Mrs. Houchin July 2, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act.

2.National Coal Council (a)In generalThe 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 generalSubject 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)TerminationSection 1013 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the National Coal Council. July 2, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (22)

Date	Chamber	All Actions
04/24/2025	Library of Congress	Introduced in House
04/24/2025	Library of Congress	Introduced in House
04/24/2025	House floor actions	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/03/2025	House committee actions	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
06/05/2025	House committee actions	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
06/05/2025	House committee actions	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.
06/25/2025	House committee actions	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
06/25/2025	House committee actions	Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
07/02/2025	Library of Congress	Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-185.
07/02/2025	House floor actions	Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-185.
07/02/2025	House floor actions	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
09/15/2025	House floor actions	Rules 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.
09/18/2025	House floor actions	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4428)
09/18/2025	House floor actions	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.
09/18/2025	House floor actions	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3015.
09/18/2025	House floor actions	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
09/18/2025	House floor actions	POSTPONED 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.
09/18/2025	House floor actions	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4442-4443)
09/18/2025	Library of Congress	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)
09/18/2025	House floor actions	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 278). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4428)
09/18/2025	House floor actions	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/19/2025	Senate	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Titles (7)

Title Type	Title
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text	National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House	National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text	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.
Short Title(s) as Reported to House	National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Display Title	National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced	National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Official Title as Introduced	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.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (5)

Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2]* — 04/24/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] — 04/28/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] — 06/25/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] — 06/25/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] — 06/25/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (4)

Committee	Activity
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee	09/19/2025 Referred To
House - Energy and Commerce Committee	07/02/2025 Reported By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee	06/25/2025 Markup By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee	04/24/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

H.Res. 707 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes. (Related bill; Procedurally related)

Subjects (4)

Policy Area: Energy

Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Coal
Department of Energy

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