Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), joined by a group of Senate Republican colleagues, has introduced a resolution to officially designate the week of October 19, 2025, as “Coal Week” in the U.S. Senate — a ceremonial effort to recognize America’s coal industry and the workers who fuel it.
Cosponsors include 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). Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) will introduce a companion resolution in the U.S. House.
“We must never forget the industry that powers America and sustains Wyoming families with good-paying jobs,” said Senator Lummis. “Wyoming coal is reliable American energy, and I won’t apologiz