This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to reestablish the National Coal Council inside the Department of Energy. The council will provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on matters related to coal and the coal industry. The council must be reestablished according to the council charter that was in effect on November 19, 2021. The bill says parts of the Federal Advisory Committee Act apply (chapter 10 of title 5 and section 552b(c) of title 5). The bill also says that section 1013 of title 5 (a termination rule) does not apply to the council.
The bill would recreate an advisory group that advises the Secretary of Energy about coal issues. It does not by itself change coal production, permits, or benefits. No publicly available information in the bill text or metadata lists members, meeting schedules, or specific actions the council will take.
No publicly available information on costs, funding levels, or appropriations is included in the bill text or provided metadata.
The bill text does not include statements from supporters. The bill was introduced by Representatives Michael Rulli and Riley Moore, with additional sponsors listed in the metadata. The stated purpose in the bill is to reestablish the National Coal Council to advise the Secretary of Energy.
No publicly available information about opposition or objections is included in the bill text or provided metadata.