A bill to improve the health and safety conditions of persons working in the coal mining industry of the United States

S. 2917 in the 91st Congress (1969–1970) became law — introduced in 1969, sponsored by Harrison Williams Jr.. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: 1969
Policy area: Labor

Sponsor

Harrison Williams Jr. (D-NJ)

Where it stands

Introduced1969
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawYes

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 2917, proposed federal coal mine health and safety act of 1969, by substituting for title v of…Senate · Oct 2, 1969
To amend an amendment to S. 2917, said amendment in the nature of a substitute, and respecting certain…Senate · Oct 2, 1969
To amend S. 2917, by providing to create as an independent agency the federal coal mine health and safety…Senate · Oct 2, 1969
To pass S. 2917.Senate · Oct 2, 1969
To recommit the conference report on S. 2917, to improve the health and safety conditions of persons working…House · Dec 17, 1969
To adopt the conference report on S. 2917, to improve the health and safety conditions of persons working in…House · Dec 17, 1969

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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