H.RES.631: Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the six missing miners and three rescuers who were killed in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about emergency management
  • Introduced Sept. 4, 2007
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 5, 2007

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Recognizes: (1) Kerry Allred, Don Erickson, Juan Carlos Payan, Brandon Phillips, Manuel Sanchez, Jose Luis Hernandez, Gary Jensen, Brandon Kimber, and Dale "Bird" Black for their sacrifice in the Crandall Canyon, Utah, coal mine; and (2) the volunteers who participated in the rescue efforts and provided support for the miners' families during the rescue operations. Honors the long national heritage of coal mining families and supports the...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 631.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 4, 2007

Introduced in the House by Jim Matheson (D-Utah)

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