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H.R. 3015 119th Congress House

National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

Official title: 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 coa… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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.

Introduced: April 24, 2025 Introduced by: Michael A. Rulli Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
Energy Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesCoalDepartment of Energy
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 19, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 18, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 278). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4428)
Sep 18, 2025
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.
Sep 18, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4442-4443)
Sep 18, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 18, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3015.
Sep 18, 2025
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.
Sep 18, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4428)
Sep 15, 2025
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.
Jul 2, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
Jul 2, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-185.
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.
Jun 5, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 18, 2025 House · vote #278 On Passage Passed 217–209 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Hearings & markups 3
 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 87

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 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Republican 5
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Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Jun 25, 2025
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Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Jun 25, 2025
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Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Jun 25, 2025
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Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Apr 28, 2025
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Moore, Riley M.
West Virginia · Apr 24, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3015: National Coal Council Reestablishment Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-3015/
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