S. 3335 would require the Department of Energy to reestablish the National Coal Council, a federal advisory committee that would provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on coal-related matters and issues affecting the coal industry. The council would operate under a charter filed with Congress in June 2025 and would be subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which governs how such advisory bodies conduct their business. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or timelines for implementation, leaving those details to the Department of Energy. This bill primarily affects the coal industry, energy policymakers, and the Department of Energy, as it would create a formal mechanism for industry input on federal coal policy. The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of senators from coal-producing states in December 2025.
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