A resolution honoring the 29 coal miners who perished in the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, West Virginia, on April 5, 2010, and remembering all those who have lost their lives while mining for the resources on which the United States relies.

Summary

Honors the coal miners who lost their lives in the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, West Virginia, on April 5, 2010. Extends the continued heartfelt condolences of the Senate to the families of the deceased, who are still looking for answers to the tragedy. Recognizes the hardships faced by survivors of the tragedy and fellow miners who worked side-by-side with the deceased. Acknowledges the risks faced by all miners, as well as the important and often overlooked contributions that miners make to the United States. Expresses the appreciation of the Senate for the volunteers, first responders, and mine rescue teams who fearlessly risk their lives to save miners after tragedies. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to keep miners safe and healthy on the job.

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Timeline

1. 4 April 2011

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2092)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 April 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 April 2011

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2142-2143)

   Source: Floor

4. 5 April 2011

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2142-2143)

   Source: Floor

5. 5 April 2011

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2142-2143)

   Source: Discharge

6. 5 April 2011

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2142-2143)

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 5 April 2011 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 4 April 2011 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 5 April 2011

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 5 April 2011

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 5 April 2011

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 April 2011

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 April 2011

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 4 April 2011

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Sponsors

• Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

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