To direct that certain coal mine safety grant funds be directed to study the prevention and treatment of Black Lung Disease.

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Bill Number

HR 1903

Introduced

May 9, 2013

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

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Topics

Cardiovascular and respiratory health Coal Government trust funds Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Labor and Employment Medical research Mining Research administration and funding Worker safety and health

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Summary

Establishes in the Treasury the Mine Safety Grant Fund.

Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) award competitive Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants to entities for research and outreach to prevent and treat Black Lung Disease, and (2) deposit into the Fund amounts collected as civil penalties for mandatory health or safety standard violations committed by mine operators.

Actions

Jul 8, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
May 9, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 9, 2013

Introduced in House

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