Bill · S.Res. 457· Senate(119-SRES-457)
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".
- Introduced
- 10/20/2025
- Last activity
- 10/20/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7168)
- Sponsored by
- Cynthia Lummis
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 457 is a resolution to designate the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as ``Coal Week''. The resolution recognizes the hard work of people in the coal industry and the role of coal as a reliable and affordable power source. It highlights coal's historical importance and its continued role in national security and military readiness. The resolution also acknowledges progress made in reducing emissions from coal power plants.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The coal industry is a primary economic driver in many rural communities.
Would union members be better off under this?+3
The bill commends the hard work of people in the coal industry, who are often unionized.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The bill supports the coal industry and its economic stability.
The opposite
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-2
The bill promotes and celebrates the continued use of coal energy.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Workers: The resolution commends the men and women in the coal industry for their hard work and their role in delivering energy access.
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Energy Reliability: The text notes that coal serves as a reliable and affordable source of baseload power for consumers across the United States.
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Public Health Improvements: The resolution mentions that the adoption of advanced emission reduction technologies in coal power plants contributes to improved air quality and public health.
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Economic Stability: The text states that sustaining the necessary energy from coal helps maintain a steady and strong national gross domestic product.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Union Workers+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Rural Development+1Reduces Carbon Emissions+1Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-2
- 10/20/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7168)
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
Mike LeeRepublican · Utah
Mitch McConnellRepublican · Kentucky
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana