This bill would reestablish the National Coal Council inside the Department of Energy. The council would give advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry. The bill says the council should follow the Federal Advisory Committee Act, except for section 1013. The bill text refers to a council charter filed with Congress on June 16, 2025. The measure was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
If you work in or follow the coal industry, this bill would create a formal advisory group that can offer recommendations to the Energy Secretary. The council would be subject to rules under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (except for section 1013), which commonly governs how advisory committees operate, meet, and report. The bill does not describe who will serve on the council, what specific recommendations it will make, or any schedule for its work.
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The bill text and sponsors show an intent to restore a dedicated advisory council to provide the Secretary of Energy with advice on coal and the coal industry. Sponsors listed in the bill metadata include Senators Hoeven, Daines, Justice, Cramer, Lummis, Barrasso, Sheehy, and McCormick.
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