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S.153: Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced Jan. 25, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (this Act) to require the Secretary of Labor (Secretary), in conducting health and safety related accident investigations in coal or other mines, to: (1) determine why an accident occurred and whether there were violations of law, mandatory health and safety standards, or other requirements; (2) issue citations and penalties...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jan. 25, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.) |