National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

# National Coal Council Reestablishment Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would officially recreate the National Coal Council, a group that advises the Department of Energy on coal-related issues. The council originally existed since 1984 but was discontinued. If passed, it would be restored using the same rules and structure it had in November 2021. The bill also removes a requirement that the council be formally renewed every two years, making it a permanent advisory body instead. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects the coal industry, the Department of Energy, and potentially coal workers and communities that depend on coal.

The council itself would include representatives from coal companies, industry groups, and other stakeholders who advise the government on coal policy and the industry's needs. **Current Status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives. It now awaits consideration in the Senate. The bill was sponsored by Representative Michael Rulli, a Republican from Ohio, a state with coal industry interests.