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S 2448 109th Congress Senate

Mine Safety Enforcement, Reporting, and Training Act

Official title: A bill to increase the minimum penalties for violations of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 16, 2006 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Employers' liabilityFederal-state relationsFines (Penalties)Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment publicityGrants-in-aidLawMine safetyState lawsWorkers' compensation
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 16, 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2338)
Mar 16, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2337-2338)
Mar 16, 2006
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action March 16, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2338)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mine Safety Enforcement, Reporting, and Training Act - Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to require a minimum $500 penalty for a violation of the Act.

Requires an operator of a mine to promptly pay a civil penalty owed under this Act before contesting the penalty before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission or appealing the decision to the appropriate court.

Directs the Secretary of Labor to submit an annual report to Congress detailing fines assessed and collected. Authorizes increased appropriations for assistance to states under such Act.

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