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H.R. 3015 · 119th Congress

National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

Passed HouseEnergy
IntroducedApr 24, 2025
Passed HouseSep 18, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 19, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The House passed it 217–209. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 3015 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Sep 19, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 National Coal Council
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    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Apr 24, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Sep 19, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
    2. Sep 18, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Sep 18, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 278). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4428) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Sep 18, 2025Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Sep 18, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4442-4443)House floor actions
    6. Sep 18, 2025POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
    7. Sep 18, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    8. Sep 18, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3015.House floor actions
    9. Sep 18, 2025Rule 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.House floor actions
    10. Sep 18, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4428)House floor actions
    11. Sep 15, 2025Rules 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.House floor actions
    12. Jul 2, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.House floor actions
    13. Jul 2, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-185.House floor actions
    14. Jul 2, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-185.Library of Congress
    15. Jun 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.House committee actions
    16. Jun 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    17. Jun 5, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.House committee actions
    18. Jun 5, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    19. Jun 3, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.House committee actions
    20. Apr 24, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
    21. Apr 24, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    22. Apr 24, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Sep 18, 2025 · HousePassed 217–209
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 213 yes, 3 noD 4 yes, 206 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Troy Balderson R-OH-12
    • H. Morgan Griffith R-VA-9
    • Erin Houchin R-IN-9
    • Riley M. Moore R-WV-2
    • Ann Wagner R-MO-2