US Congress Senate Resolution 129 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: Introduced on April 4 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-04-05 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2142-2143)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Honors the coal miners who lost their lives in the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, West Virginia, on April 5, 2010. Extends the continued heartfelt condolences of the Senate to the families of the deceased, who are still looking for answers to the tragedy. Recognizes the hardships faced by survivors of the tragedy and fellow miners who worked side-by-side with the deceased. Acknowledges the risks faced by all miners, as well as the important and often overlooked contributions that miners make to the United States. Expresses the appreciation of the Senate for the volunteers, first responders, and mine rescue teams who fearlessly risk their lives to save miners after tragedies. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to keep miners safe and healthy on the job.

A resolution honoring the 29 coal miners who perished in the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, West Virginia, on April 5, 2010, and remembering all those who have lost their lives while mining for the resources on which the United States relies.

Sen. John Rockefeller [D-WV]	Sen. Michael Enzi [R-WY]	Sen. Tom Harkin [D-IA]	Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA]
Sen. Joe Manchin [D-WV]	Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-04-05	Senate	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2142-2143)
2011-04-05	Senate	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2142-2143)
2011-04-04	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2092)

HR199 (Same As) 2011-04-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/129/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres129/BILLS-112sres129ats.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres129/BILLS-112sres129is.pdf