The Senate bill titled "A bill to improve compliance with mine safety and health laws, empower miners to raise safety concerns, prevent future mine tragedies, and for other purposes." was introduced by Senator Timothy Kaine. It was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and is listed as in progress. No publicly available information on the bill text or specific provisions is available. The bill's title indicates it would aim to improve mine safety compliance, give miners ways to raise safety concerns, and try to prevent future mine accidents.
If enacted, the bill would likely affect miners, mine operators, and agencies that oversee mine safety, since the title focuses on compliance and miner protections. No publicly available information on detailed changes, timelines, or requirements.
No publicly available information on estimated costs, budget effects, or a Congressional Budget Office score.
No publicly available information on public statements from supporters. The bill title indicates its supporters seek stronger compliance with mine safety laws and more ability for miners to report hazards to prevent tragedies.
No publicly available information on public statements from opponents or specific objections.