S. 1714 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Miners Protection Act of 2015
S. 1714 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jul 7, 2015, sponsored by Joe Manchin, III with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 7, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Miners Protection Act of 2015 This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to address potential shortages in the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan for payment of health care benefits to retired coal miners by expanding the eligible uses of interest transferable to such plan from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, and supplemental payments from the General Fund of the Treasury.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Manchin, III (I-WV). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 11 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 7, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jul 7, 2015)
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- H.R. 1893: Protecting American Jobs Act
- S. 2015: Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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