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RepublicanBill · S. 3335· Senate(119-S-3335)

National Coal Council Act of 2025

Rep. Hoeven
Age: 69 years
North Dakota
Introduced
12/3/2025
Last activity
12/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
John Hoeven
Cosponsors
Republican - 7Democrat - 0
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "National Coal Council Act of 2025," aims to reestablish the National Coal Council within the Department of Energy. The council is intended to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy regarding matters related to coal and the coal industry. The establishment of this council must follow the charter filed with Congress on June 16, 2025. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Federal Advisory Committee Act applies to the council, with the exception of section 1013.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+2

    The bill creates an advisory body that allows industry business owners to influence energy policy.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1

    Coal production is often a significant economic driver in rural communities which this council aims to support.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+1

    The reestablishment of a dedicated coal industry council may provide institutional support for coal-related employment.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-1

    The creation of a specialized council for the coal industry may provide institutional momentum for continued fossil fuel use.