Bill · H.R. 3015· House(119-HR-3015)
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
- Introduced
- 4/24/2025
- Last activity
- 9/19/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Rulli
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This Act, titled the "National Coal Council Reestablishment Act," directs the Secretary of Energy to reestablish the National Coal Council within the Department of Energy. The council will operate according to the charter that was in effect on November 19, 2021. The council's purpose is to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy regarding coal and the coal industry. This legislation was passed by the House of Representatives on September 18, 2025. It has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in the Senate.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The bill specifically benefits business owners within the coal and energy sectors.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The reestablishment of the council aims to support and advise the coal industry which may indirectly support industry employment.
Does this invest in rural communities?+1
Support for the coal industry can benefit economically dependent rural areas.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-4
The bill promotes the coal industry, which opposes the reduction of fossil fuel production.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3
The focus on coal industry support may conflict with efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2
The bill's exemption from certain termination requirements might reduce oversight of the council's impact on environmental policy.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 217–209
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
09/18/2025 · Roll call 278 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Advice for the Coal Industry: The Secretary of Energy will receive advice and recommendations related to coal and the coal industry through the reestablished National Coal Council (Section 2, subsection a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exemption from Termination Rules: The National Coal Council will not be subject to the termination requirements found in Section 1013 of title 5, United States Code (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-4Reduces Carbon Emissions-3Improves Environmental Protections-2Increases Renewable Energy Investment-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Billionaires+1Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Union Workers+1Good For Native Americans-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1Improves Government Transparency-2Reduces Lobbying-2
- 9/19/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 9/18/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 278). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4428)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4442-4443)
- 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.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3015.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4428)
- 9/15/2025
- 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.
- 7/2/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-185.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
- 6/25/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/5/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.
- 6/3/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Troy BaldersonRepublican · Ohio
H. GriffithRepublican · Virginia
Erin HouchinRepublican · Indiana
Riley MooreRepublican · West Virginia
Ann WagnerRepublican · Missouri