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H.R.5788: Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced July 20, 2010
- Latest Major Action Oct. 13, 2010
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Mine Safety Accountability and Improved Protection Act - Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to establish an independent National Mine Safety Board, which shall conduct an independent investigation of any coal or other mine accident involving three or more deaths. Allows the closest relative of a miner who is entrapped or otherwise prevented by an accident to designate a representative for the miner to participate in a mine...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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| July 20, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) |