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119th Congress · House

National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures · Advisory bodies · Coal · Department of Energy · Energy

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Provides statutory authority for the National Coal Council and directs the Department of Energy to reestablish the council.
  • House passed it on Sep 18, 2025 (substantive).
Official 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.

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