Congressional Coal Caucus Celebrates House Passage of Bill to Reestablish National Coal Council

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3015, the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act. The measure, introduced by U.S. Congressman Michael Rulli (R-OH), helps codify President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14241 by reestablishing and making permanent the National Coal Council.

Congressional Coal Caucus Co-Chairs U.S. Representatives Dan Meuser (R-PA), Carol Miller (R-WV), Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement following passage of the bill:

"The 'War on Coal', which started under the Obama Administration, attempted to halt our country's use of coal, in turn harming American jobs, injuring domestic steelmaking and all but eliminating a reliable source of power. The Biden Administration perpetuated similar anti-coal policies and chose to shut down a critical public-private forum, the National Coal Council.

"Thanks to the actions of President Trump, beautiful, clean coal can once again flourish as a great American asset.

"We commend Representative Rulli's actions to help reestablish the National Coal Council in statute and solidify a critical lifeline for coal in the Executive Branch."

Representative Rulli released the following statement:

"For decades, the National Coal Council was a powerful voice for coal and a tireless champion for American workers and communities. Coal has reliably fueled our factories, powered our homes, and helped build the greatest economy the world has ever known - it's ridiculous to neglect it.

"We need common-sense, energy policies that keep coal in the mix, strengthen our grid, and protect good-paying jobs. Codifying the National Coal Council into law ensures that politics doesn't get in the way of good policy. I'm grateful to House leadership and my colleagues for voting to restore this vital council and secure America's energy future."

BACKGROUND

In 2021, the Biden Administration terminated the National Coal Council's charter.

In April 2025, President Trump unveiled an Executive Order to reinvigorate America's beautiful clean coal industry.

All Coal Caucus Co-Chairs were present at the White House for a ceremony when President Trump signed the Executive Order.

In June 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy announced it would begin the process to select and vet prospective members of the National Coal Council.

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