HR 6547 · 112th Congress · Labor and Employment

To amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to require greater experience of mine safety inspectors under that Act.

Introduced 2012-09-21· Sponsored by Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19]· House

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Senate
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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.(2012-09-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to increase from 5 to 10 the minimum number of years of practical mining experience a person selected by the Secretary of Labor for appointment as a mine inspector must have. Requires mine inspectors assigned to the inspection and investigation of individual mines to have at least 2 years previous experience in the particular type of mining operation where such inspections are to be made.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]IN