S. 2231 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 2006
S. 2231 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 1, 2006, sponsored by Robert Byrd with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 1, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Labor to revise regulations prescribed pursuant to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to require coal mine operators to expeditiously provide notification of any accident where rescue and recovery work is necessary.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert Byrd (D-WV). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Feb 1, 2006)
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Other Labor and Employment bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 3761: Flexibility for Displaced Workers Act
- H.R. 3864: Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita Act of 2005
- S. 2803: MINER Act
- S. 250: Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
- S. 3534: YouthBuild Transfer Act
- S. 370: National Right-to-Work Act
- H.R. 874: Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 1696: Employee Free Choice Act
- H.R. 4156: Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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