United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 1236 (111th)
Honoring the coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia, extending condolences to their families and recognizing the valiant efforts of emergency response workers at the mine disaster.
Introduced
13 April 2010
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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23 March 2026
Summary
Recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by the 29 coal miners lost at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, Raleigh County, West Virginia. Extends the deepest condolences of the nation to the families of these men. Recognizes all coal miners for enduring the loss of their coworkers and maintaining courage throughout this ordeal. Commends the rescue crews for their valiant efforts to find these miners. Honors the many volunteers who provided support and comfort for the miners' families during the rescue and recovery operations.
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 14 April 2010
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 14 April 2010
Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 14 April 2010
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 13 April 2010
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 13 April 2010
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 13 April 2010
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1236
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hres/1236