S. 175 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Miners Protection Act of 2017
S. 175 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 17, 2017, sponsored by Joe Manchin, III with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 17, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Miners Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the 1974 United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Pension Plan to provide health and pension benefits to retired coal miners and their families.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Manchin, III (I-WV). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 17, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S343) (Jan 17, 2017)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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