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H.R.4695: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2006
- Latest Major Action May 1, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (39 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Labor to revise regulations prescribed pursuant to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to require coal mine operators to expeditiously provide notification of any accident where rescue and recovery work is necessary. Requires the Secretary to revise regulations regarding mine rescue teams to: (1) address training and qualifications for team members, rescue...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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| Feb. 1, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.) |