As the U.S. Senate considers codifying the reestablishment of the National Coal Council, lawmakers have an opportunity. It is important for those making decisions about our energy future to have information and guidance from coal producers, users, equipment suppliers, state and local officials, and other stakeholders across the coal value chain. But if it is necessary to hear from coal stakeholders, in this era of all-of-the-above, responsible energy diversification and expansion, the Department of Energy should seek out other similar councils filled with representatives of other energy industries. Eyebrow-raising references to Paul Revere in his comments about the bill aside, Rulli is right that our energy future is a matter of national security. After all, if there’s anything Revere could have gotten behind, it’s an energy revolution.