S-MINER Act

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To establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. George Miller [D, CA-7]Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, House Education and Labor, House Education and Labor - Workforce Protections


Article summary (how summaries work)

The bill, which was introduced June 19, 2007, hoped to establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies, and for other purposes. [1]



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House of Representatives Action

The House of Representatives voted on H.R. 2768 on January 16, 2008.

House Record Vote (6)
January 16, 2008
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 2768
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 83% - Agreed to
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
364
Ayes
53
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes2261380
Nays0530
Abst.990

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"Provide rehabilitation grants for miners suffering from work-related drug dependency. January 16 (364-53)"

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php)

House Record Vote (10)
January 16, 2008
On Passage: H R 2768 S-MINER Act
On Passage
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 49% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
214
Ayes
199
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes20770
Nays161830
Abst.890

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"Strengthen mine safety standards and enforcement. January 16. (214-199)"

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php)

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References

  1. S-MINER Act on [hhttp://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2768/show].

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