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S. 1692 (96th)

A bill to amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.

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Introduced

3 August 1979

Last action

3 August 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Sponsors

Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME], Sen. Young, Milton R. [R-ND], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]

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21 April 2025

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Summary

Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to exempt a State or political subdivision of a State from coverage under the Act. Permits a State, at its election, to develop its own safety and health plan and to submit such plan to the Secretary of Labor for approval. Authorizes any State agency or court to assert jurisdiction under State law over any mandatory health or safety standard involving a State-owned mine.

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Timeline

  1. 3 August 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 August 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

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