Mine Safety Enforcement, Reporting, and Training Act

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 16 March 2006

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 March 2006

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2337-2338)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 March 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 16 March 2006 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 March 2006

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 March 2006

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 16 March 2006

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Sponsors

• Richard Durbin · D · Sponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

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