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To establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies, and for other purposes. 1/16/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2007 or the S-MINER Act - (Sec. 4) Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) to require emergency response plans, to be in approved status, to: (1) provide for, within 120 days after enactment of this Act, a post communication system between underground and surface personnel and an electronic tracking system permitting surface personnel to locate persons trapped underground that utilizes a system at least as effective as a leaky feeder or wireless mesh type communication and tracking system currently in use in the industry; and (2) be revised to incorporate new technology that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) certifies can be added to the existing system to improve its ability [...] show full description
- 01/22/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 01/16/2008 - Rule H. Res. 918 passed House.
- 01/16/2008 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 918. (consideration: CR H45-75)
- 01/16/2008 - House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 918 and Rule XVIII.
- 01/16/2008 - The Speaker designated the Honorable Luis V. Gutierrez to act as Chairman of the Committee.
show all actions- 01/22/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 01/16/2008 - Rule H. Res. 918 passed House.
- 01/16/2008 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 918. (consideration: CR H45-75)
- 01/16/2008 - House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 918 and Rule XVIII.
- 01/16/2008 - The Speaker designated the Honorable Luis V. Gutierrez to act as Chairman of the Committee.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.919 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. George Miller. (consideration: CR H60-64, H70) An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-508 to provide the mining industry with more time to install a new generation of fire-resistant conveyor belts. The amendment would also provide funds for MSHA to purchase a new generation of dust monitoring devices to limit black lung disease, and ensure that breathable air requirements of the MINER Act of 2006 are properly implemented. In addition, the amendment requires that the Secretary of Labor conduct a study on substance abuse by miners with recommendations for policy changes, in consultation with all interested parties. The Secretary shall report the findings within six months of the bill's enactment and, if she deems it feasible and effective, shall be authorized to establish a miner substance abuse testing, rehabilitation, and treatment program within MSHA in consultation with the interested parties.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.920 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Boucher. (consideration: CR H64-65, H70-71) An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-508 to authorize $10,000,000 to award grants to provide rehabilitation service s to current and former miners suffering from mental health impairments, including drug addiction and substance abuse issues, which may have been caused or exacerbated by their work as miners.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.921 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Ellsworth. (consideration: CR H65-66, H71-72) An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-508 to offer relief to mine operators that have been assessed penalties and pa y them in a timely fashion. It also establishes a trust fund within Treasury, composed of mine safety civil penalties. Funds from the trust fund can be used for mine safety inspections and investigations only.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.922 Amendment (A004) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Wilson (SC). (consideration: CR H66-70, H72) An amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-508 to promote the continued robust implementa tion of the 2006 MINER Act, increases worker safety by providing miners the opportunity to have a voice in mine safety, expands substance abuse programs to all mines to ensure safe working conditions for all miners, and addresses issues raised by the recent Crandall Canyon disaster.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.919 On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 183 (Roll no. 5).
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.920 On agreeing to the Boucher amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 364 - 53 (Roll no. 6).
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.921 On agreeing to the Ellsworth amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 416 - 0 (Roll no. 7).
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.922 On agreeing to the Wilson (SC) amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 229 (Roll no. 8).
- 01/16/2008 - The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2768.
- 01/16/2008 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 01/16/2008 - The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
- 01/16/2008 - Mr. Souder moved to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor.
- 01/16/2008 - The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
- 01/16/2008 - On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 197 - 217 (Roll no. 9).
- 01/16/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 01/16/2008 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 199 (Roll no. 10).
- 01/16/2008 - The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2768.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.919 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. George Miller. (consideration: CR H60-64, H70; text: CR H60-61) Amendment provides the mining industry with more time to install a new generation of fire-resistant conveyor belts; provides funds for MSHA to purchase a new generation of dust monitoring devices to limit black lung disease, and ensure that breathable air requirements of the MINER Act of 2006 are properly implemented; requires that the Secretary of Labor conduct a study on substance abuse by miners with recommendations for policy changes in consultation with all interested parties and requires the Secretary to report the findings within six months of the bill's enactment. If she deems it feasible and effective, the Secretary shall be authorized to establish a miner substance abuse testing, rehabilitation, and treatment program within MSHA in consultation with the interested parties.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.921 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Ellsworth. (consideration: CR H65-66, H71-72; text: CR H65) Amendment offers relief to mine operators that have been assessed penalties and pays them in a timely fashion. It also establishes a trust fund within Treasury, composed of mine safety civil penalties and provides that funds from the trust can be used for mine safety inspections and investigations only.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.922 Amendment (A004) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Wilson (SC). (consideration: CR H66-70, H72; text: CR H66-67) Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to promote the continued robust implementation of the 2006 MINER Act; increase worker safety by providing miners the opportunity to have a voice in mine safety; expand substance abuse programs to all mines to ensure safe working conditions for all miners; and address issues raised by the recent Crandall Canyon disaster.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.919 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. George Miller. (consideration: CR H60-64, H70; text: CR H60-61) Amendment provides the mining industry with more time to install a new generation of fire-resistant conveyor belts. The amendment also provides funds for MSHA to purchase a new generation of dust monitoring devices to limit black lung disease, and ensure that breathable air requirements of the MINER Act of 2006 are properly implemented. In addition, the amendment requires that the Secretary of Labor conduct a study on substance abuse by miners with recommendations for policy changes, in consultation with all interested parties. The Secretary shall report the findings within six months of the bill's enactment and, if she deems it feasible and effective, shall be authorized to establish a miner substance abuse testing, rehabilitation, and treatment program within MSHA in consultation with the interested parties.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.920 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Boucher. (consideration: CR H64-65, H70-71; text: CR H64) Amendment authorizes $10,000,000 to award grants to provide rehabilitation services to current and former miners suffering from mental health impairments, including drug addiction and substance abuse issues, which may have been caused or exacerbated by their work as miners.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.921 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Ellsworth. (consideration: CR H65-66, H71-72; text: CR H65) Amendment offers relief to mine operators that have been assessed penalties and pa y them in a timely fashion. It also establishes a trust fund within Treasury, composed of mine safety civil penalties. Funds from the trust fund can be used for mine safety inspections and investigations only.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.922 Amendment (A004) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Wilson (SC). (consideration: CR H66-70, H72; text: CR H66-67) Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to promote the continued robust implementation of the 2006 MINER Act, increases worker safety by providing miners the opportunity to have a voice in mine safety, expands substance abuse programs to all mines to ensure safe working conditions for all miners, and addresses issues raised by the recent Crandall Canyon disaster.
- 01/16/2008 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2768 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 or rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor.
- 01/16/2008 - GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2768.
- 01/16/2008 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 918, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the George Miller(CA) amendment.
- 01/16/2008 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the George Miller(CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller(CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- 01/16/2008 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 918, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boucher amendment.
- 01/16/2008 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 918. (consideration: CR H45-75; text of measure as reported in House: CR H54-60)
- 01/16/2008 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boucher amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller(CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.919 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. George Miller. (consideration: CR H60-64, H70; text: CR H60-61) An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-508 to provide the mining industry with more time to install a new generation of fire-resistant conveyor belts. The amendment would also provide funds for MSHA to purchase a new generation of dust monitoring devices to limit black lung disease, and ensure that breathable air requirements of the MINER Act of 2006 are properly implemented. In addition, the amendment requires that the Secretary of Labor conduct a study on substance abuse by miners with recommendations for policy changes, in consultation with all interested parties. The Secretary shall report the findings within six months of the bill's enactment and, if she deems it feasible and effective, shall be authorized to establish a miner substance abuse testing, rehabilitation, and treatment program within MSHA in consultation with the interested parties.
- 01/16/2008 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 918, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellsworth amendment.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.920 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Boucher. (consideration: CR H64-65, H70-71; text: CR H64) An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-508 to authorize $10,000,000 to award grants to provide rehabilitation service s to current and former miners suffering from mental health impairments, including drug addiction and substance abuse issues, which may have been caused or exacerbated by their work as miners.
- 01/16/2008 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellsworth amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller(CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.921 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Ellsworth. (consideration: CR H65-66, H71-72; text: CR H65) An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-508 to offer relief to mine operators that have been assessed penalties and pa y them in a timely fashion. It also establishes a trust fund within Treasury, composed of mine safety civil penalties. Funds from the trust fund can be used for mine safety inspections and investigations only.
- 01/16/2008 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 918, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Wilson(SC) amendment in the nature of a substitute.
- 01/16/2008 - H.AMDT.922 Amendment (A004) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Wilson (SC). (consideration: CR H66-70, H72; text: CR H66-67) An amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-508 to promote the continued robust implementa tion of the 2006 MINER Act, increases worker safety by providing miners the opportunity to have a voice in mine safety, expands substance abuse programs to all mines to ensure safe working conditions for all miners, and addresses issues raised by the recent Crandall Canyon disaster.
- 01/16/2008 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wilson(SC) amendment in the nature of a substitute, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson(SC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- 01/16/2008 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H73)
- 01/16/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Souder motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House promptly with an amendment inserting a new section regarding substance abuse testing.
- 01/16/2008 - Mr. Souder moved to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor. (consideration: CR H73; text: CR H73)
- 01/16/2008 - The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H74-75)
- 01/15/2008 - Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 918 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2768 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 or rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor.
- 11/15/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-457.
- 11/15/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.
- 10/31/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 10/31/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 18.
- 09/07/2007 - Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Discharged.
- 07/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
- 06/20/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1347)
- 06/19/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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