National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
In committeeNational 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.
Sep 19, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Passed
The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act aims to reestablish the National Coal Council within the Department of Energy to provide advice on coal-related matters. The bill specifies adherence to the Federal Advisory Committee Act but exempts the Council from certain termination provisions. It lacks detailed provisions on funding, oversight, and accountability mechanisms.