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S.27: American Miners Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (14 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
American Miners Act of 2019 This bill transfers certain funds to provide pension and health benefits for retired coal miners who have been affected by issues such as coal company bankruptcies. The Department of the Treasury must transfer additional funds to the 1974 United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Pension Plan to pay pension benefits required under that plan if the annual limit on transfers under the Surface Mining Control and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) |