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HR3015FEDERALSession 119Federal Billpassed chamber

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National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015)

Original title: National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

Last action · September 19, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Sponsors: Michael Rulli and 5 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to bring back the National Coal Council to provide expert advice on coal-related issues. The council would operate under the same rules and charter that were in place as of November 19, 2021.

Why it matters

The reestablishment of this council creates a formal, ongoing advisory channel between the coal industry and the Department of Energy, potentially influencing future federal energy policy and regulatory recommendations.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Coal industry representatives

The industry gains a formal advisory role to the Department of Energy through the reestablished council.

Directly affected

Department of Energy

The agency is mandated to host and manage the operations of the reestablished council.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the National Coal Council?

Its purpose is to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy regarding matters related to coal and the coal industry.

Will the council be subject to federal transparency laws?

Yes, the bill specifies that the Federal Advisory Committee Act applies to the council.

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Procedural history

20 actions

Sep 19, 2025SenateCommittee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 18, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2025HouseFloor
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, 2025HouseFloor
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)
Sep 18, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4442-4443)
Sep 18, 2025House
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.

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Sep 18, 2025House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 18, 2025House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3015.
Sep 18, 2025House
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, 2025House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4428)
Sep 15, 2025House
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, 2025House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
Jul 2, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-185.
Jun 25, 2025HouseCommittee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Jun 25, 2025House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025House
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.
Jun 5, 2025House
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 3, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 24, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 24, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedHouse9/18/2025Voteview

Total

425

Yes: 217
No: 208
Present: 0
Not voting: 0
Abstain: 0

How they voted (425)

401 more members

Christopher DeluzioDno

Anna Paulina LunaRyes

Jennifer McClellanDno

Sean CastenDno

Wesley BellDno

Jake EllzeyRyes

Jefferson Van DrewRyes

Debbie Wasserman SchultzDno

Diana HarshbargerRyes

Randy FeenstraRyes

Bill HuizengaRyes

Mario Diaz-BalartRyes

Teresa Leger FernandezDno

April McClain DelaneyDno

Dwight EvansDno

Judy ChuDno

Mariannette Miller-MeeksRyes

John LarsonDno

Norma TorresDno

Brittany PettersenDno

Bonnie Watson ColemanDno

Suzanne BonamiciDno

Mary Gay ScanlonDno

Andy BiggsRyes

Derrick Van OrdenRyes

Richard McCormickRyes

Nicholas LangworthyRyes

Raja KrishnamoorthiDno

Nicole MalliotakisRno

Sydney Kamlager-DoveDno

Charles FleischmannRyes

Guy ReschenthalerRyes

Haley StevensDno

Lisa McClainRyes

Joe WilsonRyes

Michelle FischbachRyes

Kristen McDonald RivetDno

Mary MillerRyes

George WhitesidesDno

Chellie PingreeDno

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDno

Michael BaumgartnerRyes

Monica De La CruzRyes

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Reversion to 2021 Standards

The bill explicitly ties the council's charter to the specific version in effect on November 19, 2021, suggesting a desire to restore a previous operational framework.

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