A resolution designating the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 457

119th Congress

A resolution designating the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia Lummis

R - WY

Cosponsors

9

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

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

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7168)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

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

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates 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 Navy fleet modernization
Acknowledges emission reduction technologies for coal plants

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Coal industry workers and mining communities would receive national recognition. Resolution promotes coal as essential for energy security without creating policy changes. Signals Senate support for continued coal industry.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

457, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-457