WV Coal Association Commends Senate Republicans for Declaring National Coal Week

WV Coal Association commends Senate Republicans for declaring National Coal Week

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Coal Association is praising U.S. Senate Republicans for declaring Oct. 19–25 as National Coal Week, recognizing the contributions of coal miners and the role of coal in the nation’s economy and security.

Senate Honors Coal's Legacy with 'Coal Week' Resolution, Boosting Alaska's Energy Frontier

In a nod to America’s fossil fuel heritage, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Chair of the Senate Western Caucus, introduced S. Res. 457 on October 20, designating the week of October 19 as “Coal Week.” The non-binding resolution celebrates the coal industry’s vital role in powering the nation, honoring workers who sustain economic stability in resource-dependent […] The post Senate Honors Coal’s Legacy with ‘Coal Week’ Resolution, Boosting Alaska’s E…

Proposed Senate Resolution Designating ‘Coal Week’

Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) was joined by fellow Senate Republican colleagues to introduce a resolution officially designating the week of October 19, 2025, as “Coal Week” in the U.S. Senate. Cosponsors included: U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), John Hoeven (R-ND), Mike Lee (R-UT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and Tim Sheehy (R-MT). “I am introducing a…