Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".
A Republican resolution with 9 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7168)
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 457 is a resolution to designate the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as ``Coal Week''. The resolution recognizes the hard work of people in the coal industry and the role of coal as a reliable and affordable power source. It highlights coal's historical importance and its continued role in national security and military readiness. The resolution also acknowledges progress made in reducing emissions from coal power plants.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +4
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The coal industry is a primary economic driver in many rural communities.
- Scored +3
Would union members be better off under this?
The bill commends the hard work of people in the coal industry, who are often unionized.
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill supports the coal industry and its economic stability.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?
The bill promotes and celebrates the continued use of coal energy.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Workers: The resolution commends the men and women in the coal industry for their hard work and their role in delivering energy access.
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Energy Reliability: The text notes that coal serves as a reliable and affordable source of baseload power for consumers across the United States.
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Public Health Improvements: The resolution mentions that the adoption of advanced emission reduction technologies in coal power plants contributes to improved air quality and public health.
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Economic Stability: The text states that sustaining the necessary energy from coal helps maintain a steady and strong national gross domestic product.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The coal industry is a primary economic driver in many rural communities. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill commends the hard work of people in the coal industry, who are often unionized. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill supports the coal industry and its economic stability. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill highlights coal as an affordable source of power for consumers. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill highlights coal as an affordable source of power for consumers.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill acknowledges coal's role in maintaining a steady and strong national GDP.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill notes that emission reduction technologies contribute to improved air quality. Does this invest in rural communities? — Coal mining often supports the economic base of rural areas mentioned in the industry's context. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill recognizes progress in reducing emissions from coal power plants. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The bill promotes and celebrates the continued use of coal energy.
- 10/20/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7168)
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
Mike LeeRepublican · Utah
Mitch McConnellRepublican · Kentucky
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana