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S.2798: Protecting America's Miners Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced May 12, 2006
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Protecting America's Miners Act - Expresses the sense of Congress concerning the need for congressional intervention to maintain a highly trained Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) inspector workforce. Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to revise safety standards for mines, including by requiring: (1) atmospheric detection and warning systems; (2) certain communication technologies; (3) emergency underground caches...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| May 12, 2006 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |