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H.R. 1603 97th Congress House

A bill to amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to provide that the provisions of such Act shall not apply to surface sand or gravel mining operations, stone mining operations, clay…

Official title: A bill to amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to provide that the provisions of such Act shall not apply to surface sand or gravel mining oper… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to provide that the provisions of such Act shall not apply to surface sand or gravel mining operations, stone mining operations, clay mining operations, or certain surface construction projects.

Introduced: February 3, 1981 See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment Clay industriesMine safetyMineral industriesMines and mineral resources
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This bill died when the 97th Congress ended
It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) 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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Feb 13, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and Safety.
Feb 3, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Feb 3, 1981
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 13, 1981

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and Safety.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977 to provide that provisions of such Act shall not apply to: (1) any surface sand or gravel, stone, or clay mine; or (2) any surface structure or road, if constructed by employees not engaged in mining.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1603: A bill to amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to provide that the provisions of such Act shall not apply to surface sand or gravel mining operations, stone mining operations, clay mining operations, or certain surface construction projects.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-1603/
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"H.R. 1603: A bill to amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to provide that the provisions of such Act shall not apply to surface sand or gravel mining operations, stone mining operations, clay mining operations, or certain surface construction projects.." 97th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-1603/.
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H.R. 1603, 97th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-1603/.
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[H.R. 1603: A bill to amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to provide that the provisions of such Act shall not apply to surface sand or gravel mining operations, stone mining operations, clay mining operations, or certain surface construction projects.](https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-1603/)
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