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The House voted to pass H.R. 3015, which would restart an advisory group within the Department of Energy focused on the coal industry. The bill passed along party lines and now moves to the Senate.
This bill, the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act, requires the Secretary of Energy to restart the National Coal Council. This group provides advice to the federal government on issues related to the coal industry. The bill also makes this group more permanent by exempting it from the usual expiration dates that apply to most federal advisory committees. This was a final vote on the passage of the bill in the House of Representatives. In this chamber, most bills need a simple majority—meaning more 'yes' votes than 'no' votes—to pass. Because this vote was successful, the bill has cleared its first major hurdle in the legislative process. The bill passed with 217 votes in favor and 209 against, reflecting a sharp divide between the two major parties. Republicans overwhelmingly supported the measure, while most Democrats opposed it. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it must be approved before it can be sent to the President to be signed into law.
The bill moves to the Senate for consideration, where it has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This bill would give the coal industry a permanent, formal advisory role within the Department of Energy, potentially influencing future environmental and energy regulations.
Who’s affected. Coal Industry: Would gain a dedicated, permanent channel to provide advice directly to federal energy officials. · Department of Energy: Must manage and consult with the reestablished council and integrate their advice into energy policy decisions.
Democrats. The vast majority of the Democratic caucus voted against the bill, with only four members supporting it.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was nearly unified in support, with only three members voting against the measure.
On Passage
Sep 18, 2025
The House voted to pass H.R.
3015, which would restart an advisory group within the Department of Energy focused on the coal industry. The bill passed along party lines and now moves to the Senate.
This was a final vote to decide whether the House of Representatives would approve this specific bill. To pass, the bill required a simple majority of members present and voting.
The bill moves to the Senate for consideration, where it has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
This bill would give the coal industry a permanent, formal advisory role within the Department of Energy, potentially influencing future environmental and energy regulations.
The vote followed strict party lines, with Republicans supporting the bill and Democrats almost entirely opposing it.
The vast majority of the Democratic caucus voted against the bill, with only four members supporting it.
The Republican caucus was nearly unified in support, with only three members voting against the measure.
The one independent member who participated voted in favor of the bill.