A resolution designating the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".
This is a non-binding Senate resolution (S. Res. 457) introduced in the 119th Congress designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as “Coal Week.” It is a ceremonial statement that praises the coal industry, its workers, and the role coal has played and continues to play in energy production, national security, and economic stability. The resolution notes coal’s historical importance, its status as a reliable baseload power source, and progress in reducing emissions through advanced technologies. There are no new regulations, funding, or mandatory actions required by this resolution; its effect is largely symbolic and intended to express the Senate’s recognition and appreciation. The resolution was introduced by a group of Senators (led by Sen. Lummis) and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It emphasizes energy security and public health benefits tied to emissions-reduction progress, while reaffirming coal’s ongoing role in meeting essential energy needs for military readiness and the economy.
Key Points
- 1Designates the week beginning October 19, 2025, as “Coal Week.”
- 2Commends coal industry workers for their hard work and vital role in delivering energy.
- 3Highlights coal as a reliable and affordable baseload power source, noting it provided 19.5% of utility-scale electricity in the United States in 2022.
- 4Describes coal as the world’s most abundant electricity source and outlines its historical significance to industrial development, military readiness, and national security.
- 5Acknowledges progress in reducing emissions from coal power through advanced emission-reduction technologies, linking these improvements to better air quality, public health, and sustained economic stability, while recognizing coal’s ongoing importance.