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Coal Council Certainty Act 2021

This act ensures the continued existence of a government advisory group on coal, providing advice to the Secretary of Energy. It means the government will continue to receive formal recommendations on the coal industry from this specific group, with no set end date.
Key points
Maintains the National Coal Council, a government advisory group.
Makes the Coal Council a permanent advisory group, removing its automatic termination date.
The Council will continue to advise the government on matters related to coal and the coal industry.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6187
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Process start date: 2021-12-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Coal Council Certainty Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6187.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Maintains the National Coal Council, a government advisory group.
  • Makes the Coal Council a permanent advisory group, removing its automatic termination date.
  • The Council will continue to advise the government on matters related to coal and the coal industry.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Economy