S.3443: Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2012

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about labor and employment
  • Introduced July 25, 2012
  • Latest Major Action July 25, 2012

Bill Summary

Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2012 - 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

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 25, 2012

Introduced in the Senate by John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

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