H.R.2768 - S-MINER Act Sponsor: George Miller / 110th Congress

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Title
110th Congress - To establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies, and for other purposes.
Summary
Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) to require: (1) emergency response plans to incorporate new technology; (2) the Secretary of Labor to require the installation of rescue chambers in underground coal mines; and (3) accident response plans to provide for the maintenance of refuges. (by MAPLight.org)
Status
The bill was voted on in the House on January 16, 2008

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