Markup of H.R. 5663 - Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010 (Part 1 of 2)
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Date: 2011-11-06

Markup of H.R. 5663 - Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010 (Part 1 of 2) - mars-2:hrs02Ed_W2175_100721.1 - Rayburn 2175 - Committee on Education and the Workforce - 2010-07-21 -  H.R. 5663 - Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010 was ordered reported, as amended, to the House by a vote of 30 to 17 On Wednesday, July 21, the Education and Labor Committee considered legislation to reform our nation's mine health and safety laws. The Miner Safety and Health Act (H.R. 5663) would provide stronger tools to ensure that mine operators with troubling safety records improve safety and empower all workers to speak up about safety concerns. Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch explosion in April killed 29 miners and highlighted serious flaws in existing laws including the difficulty of the Mine Safety and Health Administration to bring tougher sanctions against the country's most dangerous mines.  Video provided by U.S. House of Representatives.