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S. 496 (97th)

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

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Introduced

19 February 1981

Last action

9 July 1981 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee on Labor. Incorporated provisions of measure into measure S. 351, approved for full committee consideration.

Sponsors

Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX], Sen. East, John P. [R-NC], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA]

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21 April 2025

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Summary

Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to require mine operators to notify the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the type of construction and number of employees involved in a construction project. Exempts a State or political subdivision of a State from coverage under such Act. 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. 19 February 1981

    Introduced

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 February 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 March 1981

    Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Labor Department; OMB.

    Source: Committee

  4. 12 March 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Labor. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 June 1981

    Committee

    Considered by Subcommittee on Labor.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 July 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Labor. Incorporated provisions of measure into measure S. 351, approved for full committee consideration.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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