{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://mikekennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-kennedy-introduces-resolution-officially-designate-coal-week", "Rep. Kennedy Introduces Resolution to Officially Designate \u2018Coal Week\u2019", "2025-10-22", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "UT", "Mike Kennedy", "K000403", "mikekennedy.house.gov", "mikekennedy", "https://mikekennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced a resolution officially designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as \u201cCoal Week.\u201d The resolution recognizes the vital contributions of America\u2019s coal industry to national energy security, economic stability, and community strength across the country.\n\n\u201cFor generations, coal has fueled American industry and powered progress,\u201d said Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03). \u201cAs we continue to innovate, we should honor the hardworking men and women who keep our lights on and our economy strong. I\u2019m proud to officially designate this week as \u2018Coal Week\u2019 and recognize their vital role in America\u2019s energy security and prosperity.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn West Virginia, coal is more than a natural resource \u2014 it\u2019s a way of life. Coal has been the backbone of American energy for generations and will continue to be for generations to come,\u201d said Congressman Riley Moore (WV-02). \u201cI\u2019m proud to cosponsor this resolution designating this week as \u2018Coal Week\u2019 to honor the men and women who power this nation every single day. Their work is essential to the American way of life.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerican coal is a cornerstone of our country\u2019s energy history and greatness,\u201d said Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) . \u201cThis resolution to designate this week as \u2018Coal Week\u2019 reflects the Republican commitment to honor an industry essential to American energy dominance and manufacturing might.\u201d\n\n\"I am introducing a resolution to make this week 'Coal Week' because we must never forget the industry that powers America and sustains Wyoming families with good-paying jobs,\" said Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). \"For years, the Biden and Obama administrations waged a relentless war on American coal, killing jobs, undermining our communities, and driving up energy costs for everyday Americans. Under President Trump's pro-energy leadership, we are fighting back and reversing that destructive agenda. As it gets colder, coal becomes even more important - providing the reliable energy Americans need to heat their homes and keep their lights on through winter. Wyoming coal is reliable American energy, and I won't apologize for celebrating the miners and families who deliver it.\"\n\n\u201cNearly half of Utah\u2019s electricity generation is produced from coal and our state boasts some of the lowest electricity costs in the country,\u201d said Senator Mike Lee (R-UT). \u201cCoal fired generation built this country and will continue to provide reliable power for decades to come. I am proud to co-sponsor this resolution supporting the designation of Coal Week and will continue to work as Chairman of ENR to end the war on reliable, affordable energy.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhile AI and data centers drive electricity demands increasingly higher on an already stressed grid, and the world\u2019s steel-hungry infrastructure, construction and emerging markets continue to grow, America\u2019s coal miners are ready to meet the need by supplying abundant, affordable and reliable energy and materials to consumers,\" said National Mining Association President and CEO, Rich Nolan. \"I thank Representatives Mike Kennedy, Morgan Griffith, Dan Meuser, Riley Moore, and Carol Miller for their strong support of the Coal Week Resolution and urge its passage.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nCoal provided 19.5% of U.S. utility-scale electricity in 2022 and remains the most abundant energy source worldwide, accounting for 36% of global electricity.\n\nThe industry supports tens of thousands of U.S. jobs across mining, manufacturing, and transportation.\n\nRecognizing \u201cCoal Week\u201d reaffirms America\u2019s commitment to reliable, affordable energy and to the communities that keep the lights on.\n\nRep. Kennedy\u2019s resolution officially designates the week beginning October 19, 2025, as \u201cCoal Week,\u201d honoring the men and women of the coal industry and recognizing coal\u2019s vital contribution to energy security, military readiness, and economic stability.\n\nThe Senate companion resolution is led by Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Mike Lee (R-UT), and the initiative has received support from the National Mining Association and other regional stakeholders.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://mikekennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-kennedy-introduces-resolution-officially-designate-coal-week"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7352209649980068, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}