National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

House Bill

H.R. 3015

119th Congress

National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

In Committee

Introduced:Apr 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael R. Turner

Representative

Republican

OH-10

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill reestablishes the National Coal Council as a federal advisory committee to provide recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on coal-related policies, research, and technology development for the American coal industry.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

SponsorMichael R. Turner (R-OH)

Introduced4/28/2025

StatusReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

This bill reestablishes the National Coal Council as a federal advisory committee to provide recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on coal-related policies, research, and technology development for the American coal industry.

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This bill reestablishes the National Coal Council as a federal advisory committee to provide recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on coal-related policies, research, and technology development for the American coal industry.

Bill Number: 3015
Sponsor: Michael R. Turner (R-OH)
Introduced: 4/28/2025
Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Title: National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Bill Number: 3015
Sponsor: Michael R. Turner (R-OH)
Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced: 4/28/2025
Summary: This bill reestablishes the National Coal Council as a federal advisory committee to provide recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on coal-related policies, research, and technology development for the American coal industry.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill reestablishes the National Coal Council as a federal advisory committee to provide recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on coal-related policies, research, and technology development for the American coal industry.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Safeguarding Our Forces Abroad Act or the SOFA Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to reduce, at a rate of 1% each month, the number of members of the Armed Forces stationed in foreign countries where (1) at least 1,000 members of the Armed Forces were stationed in the previous fiscal year, and (2) there are not enforceable Status of Forces Agreements in place that contain specified elements. Specifically, the bill applies to countries that do not have enforceable Status of Forces Agreements in place that <ul> <li>prohibit pretrial detention of any member of the Armed Forces who has been accused of committing a non-violent crime,</li> <li>guarantees an accused member of the Armed Forces immediate access to legal counsel and language translation services during the legal process,</li> <li>guarantees an accused member of the Armed Forces may not be compelled to be a witness against themselves, and</li> <li>guarantees an accused member of the Armed Forces will be protected from confessions obtained through torture, coercion, threats, violence, or any means of improper influence.</li> </ul> The requirement to reduce force numbers may be waived if DOD certifies to Congress that it is in the national security interests of the United States to avoid a reduction in forces.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reestablishes National Coal Council advisory committee
Provides recommendations on coal policy
Advises Secretary of Energy on coal issues
Supports coal industry research and technology
Creates formal coal industry advisory role

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The coal industry would have a formal advisory role in federal energy policy. Coal-producing communities would have representation in energy discussions. DOE would receive industry input on coal-related matters.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3015, 119th Congress (2025). "National Coal Council Reestablishment Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3015

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