Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".

House Resolution

H.Res. 823

119th Congress

Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Kennedy

R - UT

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

Supports designation of the week of October 19, 2025 as Coal Week to recognize coal industry workers and coal's role in providing 19.5% of U.S. electricity. Acknowledges progress in emission reduction technologies while emphasizing coal's importance for energy security and military readiness.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Supports designation of the week of October 19, 2025 as Coal Week to recognize coal industry workers and coal's role in providing 19.5% of U.S. electricity. Acknowledges progress in emission reduction technologies while emphasizing coal's importance for energy security and military readiness.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports October 19, 2025 week as Coal Week
Notes coal provides 19.5% of U.S. electricity (2022)
Recognizes coal provides 36% of global electricity
Credits coal for enabling military fleet modernization
Acknowledges emission reduction progress from coal plants

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Coal industry workers and communities in coal-producing states would receive national recognition. Resolution promotes coal as essential for energy security without creating policy changes. May signal congressional support for continued coal use.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

823, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-823