HRES 1236 · 111th Congress · Labor and Employment

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 2010-04-13· Sponsored by Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.(2010-04-30)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2010-04-14
Roll #199
Yea 409Nay 0
Democrats
241 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
168 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2010-04-14
Roll #199
Yea 409Nay 0
Democrats
241 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
168 Yea·0 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican