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S.RES.129: A resolution honoring the 29 coal miners who perished in the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, West Virginia, on April 5, 2010, and remembering all those who have lost their lives while mining for the resources on which the United States
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced April 4, 2011
- Latest Major Action April 5, 2011
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Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Honors the coal miners who lost their lives in the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, West Virginia, on April 5, 2010. Extends the continued heartfelt condolences of the Senate to the families of the deceased, who are still looking for answers to the tragedy. Recognizes the hardships faced by survivors of the tragedy and fellow miners who worked side-by-side with the deceased. Acknowledges the risks faced by all miners, as...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| April 4, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.) |