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Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".
Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as ``Coal Week''.
Summary
This resolution supports designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week" to recognize coal industry workers and the role of coal in U.S. energy production. It acknowledges that coal provided about 19.5 percent of U.S. electricity in 2022 and remains a significant global energy source. The resolution notes coal's historical importance to industrial development and military modernization, and its current role in supporting national security and economic stability. It recognizes that the United States has made progress in reducing emissions from coal power plants through advanced technologies. The resolution expresses support for ongoing efforts to reduce coal emissions while maintaining coal as an energy source.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-UT)
5 cosponsors
Actions (2)
- Oct 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Oct 21, 2025 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 21, 2025
Mr. Kennedy of Utah (for himself, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Moore of West Virginia, and Mrs. Miller of West Virginia) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as “Coal Week”.
Whereas the men and women in the coal industry who play a part in building, maintaining, and delivering access to energy should be commended for their hard work and vital role in modern life; Whereas coal continues to serve as a reliable and affordable source of baseload power for consumers across the United States and provided 19.5 percent of the utility-scale electricity in the United States in 2022; Whereas coal is the most abundant source of electricity worldwide, providing more than 36 percent of global electricity as of the date of introduction of this resolution; Whereas coal was a critical source of power for the industrial revolution, driving steam engines, factories, and transportation such as railways and steam ships; Whereas coal is an essential energy source that significantly enhanced the military readiness of the United States by enabling modernization of the Navy fleet from sail to steam-powered ships; Whereas coal remains an important source of energy for the United States, supporting the reliable power needs essential to military readiness and national security; Whereas the United States has made significant progress in reducing emissions from coal power plants through the adoption of advanced emission reduction technologies; Whereas these reductions contribute to improved air quality and public health while sustaining the energy necessary to maintain a steady and strong national gross domestic product; and Whereas continued efforts to reduce emissions from coal support the dual goals of environmental responsibility and economic growth: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the designation of “Coal Week”; and
(2) congratulates the ongoing progress in reducing coal emissions every year, while recognizing the role of coal in ensuring essential energy for the military readiness and economic stability of the United States. <all>
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