Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands, including reforms to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regarding reclamation bonding; support for reforestation programs on mine lands
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Support in FY24 appropriations for: the Mine Safety & Health Administration program budget, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization, OSMRE program budget, The Recompete Pilot Program, the AmeriCorps program, and the USDA's Rural Partners Network.
Support in FY25 appropriations for: Mine Safety and Health Administration program budget, maintained funding for federal black lung clinics, support for the Center for Disease Controls
(CDC) Occupational Safety & Health Budget, support for OSMRE program budget, $5 million in program funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, allocate $100,000 for OSMRE to conduct a stress test for the largest coal surety providers, require OSMRE to report on the problem of non-producing coal permits, support for the USDA Rural Home Disaster Repair Program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMAs Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis
program, funding for USGS federal priority streamgages network and cooperative matching funds program.
Issues related to flooding disaster response and recovery in Appalachia.
Duration: July 1, 2017
to
present
General Issues: Natural Resources , Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace , Budget/Appropriations , Disaster Planning/Emergencies , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code , Economics/Economic Development , Retirement , Environmental/Superfund
Spending: about $130,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
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Agencies lobbied since 2017: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18.
Original Filing: 301552870.xml
Lobbying Issues
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands, including reforms to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regarding reclamation bonding; support for reforestation programs on mine lands
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Support in FY24 appropriations for: the Mine Safety & Health Administration program budget, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization, OSMRE program budget, The Recompete Pilot Program, the AmeriCorps program, and the USDA's Rural Partners Network.
Support in FY25 appropriations for: Mine Safety and Health Administration program budget, maintained funding for federal black lung clinics, support for the Center for Disease Controls
(CDC) Occupational Safety & Health Budget, support for OSMRE program budget, $5 million in program funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, allocate $100,000 for OSMRE to conduct a stress test for the largest coal surety providers, require OSMRE to report on the problem of non-producing coal permits, support for the USDA Rural Home Disaster Repair Program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMAs Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis
program, funding for USGS federal priority streamgages network and cooperative matching funds program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to flooding disaster response and recovery in Appalachia.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19.
Original Filing: 301529838.xml
Lobbying Issues
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands; support for reforestation programs on mine lands
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Support in FY24 appropriations for the Mine Safety & Health Administration program budget, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization, The Recompete Pilot Program, the AmeriCorps program, and the USDA's Rural Partners Network.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to flooding disaster response and recovery in Appalachia
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301513447.xml
Lobbying Issues
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands; support for reforestation programs on mine lands
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Support in FY24 appropriations for the Mine Safety & Health Administration program budget, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization, The Recompete Pilot Program, the AmeriCorps program, and the USDA's Rural Partners Network.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301483733.xml
Lobbying Issues
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands; support for reforestation programs on mine lands
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Support in FY24 appropriations for the Mine Safety & Health Administration program budget, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization, The Recompete Pilot Program, the AmeriCorps program, and the USDA's Rural Partners Network.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301460344.xml
Lobbying Issues
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands; support for reforestation programs on mine lands
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Support in FY24 appropriations for the Mine Safety & Health Administration program budget, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization, The Recompete Pilot Program, the AmeriCorps program, and the USDA's Rural Partners Network.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 5, 2023.
Original Filing: 301425033.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities.
OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
Issues related to reclamation on post-SMCRA coal mine lands, those lands mined after 1977.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.4511.
Issues related to the promulgation of a silica rule at the Mine Safety & Health Administration.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
House and Senate Appropriations bill, sections related to the Department of Interior, specifically provisions related to the AMLER program and acid mine drainage remediation. Also sought to incorporate provisions from the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301413345.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities.
OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 6462, S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.4511.
Issues related to the promulgation of a silica rule at the Mine Safety & Health Administration.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
House and Senate Appropriations bill, sections related to the Department of Interior, specifically provisions related to the AMLER program and acid mine drainage remediation.
Inflation Reduction Act, specifically sections related to the black lung disability trust fund.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301387134.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities.
OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 6462, S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
House and Senate Appropriations bill, sections related to the Department of Interior, specifically provisions related to the AMLER program and acid mine drainage remediation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 15, 2022.
Original Filing: 301356650.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities.
OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 6462, S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Senate Appropriations bill related to the Department of Interior, specifically provisions related to the AMLER program and acid mine drainage remediation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301338964.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
H.R. 1734 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and house companion bill H.R. 3684- Lobbying pertaining to interest in the portion of the act which addresses funding for abandoned mine lands.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act, specifically the section of the text pertaining to the extension of the black lung excise tax
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act: specifically provisions in the revenue portion of the bill related to an extension of the black lung excise tax.
Senate Appropriations bill related to the Department of Interior, specifically provisions related to the AMLER program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2021.
Original Filing: 301299732.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
H.R. 1734 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and house companion bill H.R. 3684- Lobbying pertaining to interest in the portion of the act which addresses funding for abandoned mine lands.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Build Back Better Act: specifically provisions in the revenue portion of the bill related to an extension of the black lung excise tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301281415.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
H.R. 1734 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
Energy Infrastructure Act - Lobbying pertaining to interest in Title VII of the act which addresses funding for abandoned mine lands.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301258031.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
H.R. 1734 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301236950.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. And the companion bill in the Senate - S. 1232
H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also the companion bill in the senate, S. 1193.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876) and Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020 (senate bill 3172)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876).
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205) to improve the benefits process for miners affected by black lung disease and create a silica dust standard.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
HR 133 Consolidated Appropriations act of 2021, inclusion of one-year extension of black lung excise tax
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301220124.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. And the companion bill in the Senate - S. 1232
H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also the companion bill in the senate, S. 1193.
H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act, specifically as it contained the bill language from H.R. 4248 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land fund and language from H.R. 2156, the RECLAIM Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876) and Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020 (senate bill 3172)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876).
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205) to improve the benefits process for miners affected by black lung disease and create a silica dust standard.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 6800 The HEROES Act - to provide fiscal relief to local and state governments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, funds to support public education systems in adapting to COVID-19, funding for Medicaid and unemployment benefits, and increase SNAP benefits.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301194974.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund.
H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act, specifically as it contained the bill language from H.R. 4248 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land fund and language from H.R. 2156, the RECLAIM Act.
S. 1232.
Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876) and Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020 (senate bill 3172)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876).
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2020.
Original Filing: 301167745.xml
Lobbying Issues
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; ARC POWER Initiative and Assistance to Coal Communities initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund.
S. 1232.
Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
S. 1232.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876).
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876).
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301121986.xml
Lobbying Issues
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; POWER Initiative and Assistance to Coal Communities initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4435 - Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2019. This bill will amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to protect taxpayers from paying the cost of mine land reclamation by instating to requirements for reclamation bonding.
H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund.
S. 1232.
Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
S. 1232.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. (S. 27, S. 617).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876).
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 27, S. 617).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876).
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Legislation that seeks to address the crisis surrounding pensions and benefits of coal miners and their families. S. 27, S.2788, H.R. 935.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2019.
Original Filing: 301073028.xml
Lobbying Issues
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; POWER Initiative and Assistance to Coal Communities initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4435 - Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2019. This bill will amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to protect taxpayers from paying the cost of mine land reclamation by instating to requirements for reclamation bonding.
H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund.
S. 1232.
Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
S. 1232.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. (S. 27, S. 617).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876).
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 27, S. 617).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876).
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Legislation that seeks to address the crisis surrounding pensions and benefits of coal miners and their families. S. 27. H.R. 935.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301059207.xml
Lobbying Issues
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; POWER Initiative and Assistance to Coal Communities initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
S. 1232.
Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
S. 1232.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. S. 27, S. 617.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and black lung benefits. S. 27, S. 617.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Legislation that seeks to address the crisis surrounding pensions of coal miners and their families. S. 27. H.R. 935.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2019.
Original Filing: 301026377.xml
Lobbying Issues
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; POWER Initiative and Assistance to Coal Communities initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. S. 27.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and black lung benefits. S. 27.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Legislation that seeks to address the crisis surrounding pensions of coal miners and their families. S. 27. H.R. 935.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301015496.xml
Lobbying Issues
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; POWER Initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2017, or the "RECLAIM Act of 2017."
Legislation that seeks to reclaim abandoned coal mines and link reclamation with promoting economic diversification in distressed coal communities.
Bill summary: This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to make specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2021 for distribution to states and Indian tribes to promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977.
H.R. 1731, S. 728, S. 738.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2017, or the "RECLAIM Act of 2017."
Legislation that seeks to reclaim abandoned coal mines and link reclamation with promoting economic diversification in distressed coal communities.
Bill summary: This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to make specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2021 for distribution to states and Indian tribes to promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977.
H.R. 1731, S. 728, S. 738.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and black lung excise tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbying Issues
Legislation that seeks to address the crisis surrounding pensions of coal miners and their families. S. 1911, H.R. 3913.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2018.
Original Filing: 300989829.xml
Lobbying Issues
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; POWER Initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2017, or the "RECLAIM Act of 2017."
Legislation that seeks to reclaim abandoned coal mines and link reclamation with promoting economic diversification in distressed coal communities.
Bill summary: This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to make specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2021 for distribution to states and Indian tribes to promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977.
H.R. 1731, S. 728, S. 738.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2017, or the "RECLAIM Act of 2017."
Legislation that seeks to reclaim abandoned coal mines and link reclamation with promoting economic diversification in distressed coal communities.
Bill summary: This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to make specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2021 for distribution to states and Indian tribes to promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977.
H.R. 1731, S. 728, S. 738.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and black lung excise tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300973861.xml
Lobbying Issues
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; POWER Initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2017, or the "RECLAIM Act of 2017."
Legislation that seeks to reclaim abandoned coal mines and link reclamation with promoting economic diversification in distressed coal communities.
Bill summary: This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to make specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2021 for distribution to states and Indian tribes to promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977.
H.R. 1731, S. 728, S. 738.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2017, or the "RECLAIM Act of 2017."
Legislation that seeks to reclaim abandoned coal mines and link reclamation with promoting economic diversification in distressed coal communities.
Bill summary: This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to make specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2021 for distribution to states and Indian tribes to promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977.
H.R. 1731, S. 728, S. 738.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and black lung excise tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300954429.xml
Lobbying Issues
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; POWER Initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2017, or the "RECLAIM Act of 2017."
Legislation that seeks to reclaim abandoned coal mines and link reclamation with promoting economic diversification in distressed coal communities.
Bill summary: This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to make specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2021 for distribution to states and Indian tribes to promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977.
H.R. 1731, S. 728, S. 738.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Natural Resources/Economic Development
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300928852.xml
Lobbying Issues
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; POWER Initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Legislation that seeks to address the crisis surrounding pensions of coal miners and their families.
H.R. 2713, S. 1105, S. 1911, H.R. 3913.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2017, or the "RECLAIM Act of 2017."
Legislation that seeks to reclaim abandoned coal mines and link reclamation with promoting economic diversification in distressed coal communities.
Bill summary: This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to make specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2021 for distribution to states and Indian tribes to promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977.
H.R. 1731, S. 728, S. 738.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Natural Resources/Economic Development
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300910907.xml
Lobbying Issues
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; POWER Initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Lobbying Issues
Legislation that seeks to address the crisis surrounding pensions of coal miners and their families.
H.R. 1731, S. 728, S. 738, H.R. 2713, S. 1105, S. 1911, H.R. 3913.
Lobbying Issues
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2017, or the "RECLAIM Act of 2017."
Legislation that seeks to reclaim abandoned coal mines and link reclamation with promoting economic diversification in distressed coal communities.
Bill summary: This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to make specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2021 for distribution to states and Indian tribes to promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977.
H.R. 1731, S. 728, S. 738.
Type of Issue
Natural Resources/Economic Development
3rd Quarter, 2017
APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. filed a lobbying registration on Aug. 14, 2017 for in-house lobbying efforts, effective July 1, 2017.
Original Filing: 300899678.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development. HR.1731, S.728, S.738. .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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