A bill to promote safety and health in the mining industry, to prevent recurring disasters in the mining industry, and for other purposes.

S. 717 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Feb 11, 1977, sponsored by Harrison Williams Jr.. Congress held 10 roll call votes on it.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Feb 11, 1977
Policy area: Labor
Public law: Public Law 95164

Sponsor

Harrison Williams Jr. (D-NJ)

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 11, 1977
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawNov 9, 1977

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 717, a bill making further provisions for safety and health in the mining industry, by requiring…Senate · Jun 20, 1977
To amend S. 717 by requiring that the secretary of labor publish a paperwork impact analysis for every…Senate · Jun 20, 1977
To table the motion to reconsider the schmitt amendment #348 (see RC 224) to S. 717.Senate · Jun 20, 1977
To amend S. 717 by transferring the responsibility for the administration of the act to the department of…Senate · Jun 20, 1977
To amend S. 717 with a sunset provision that provides for the termination of the new health and safety…Senate · Jun 20, 1977
To agree to an amendment in the nature of a substitute bill to S. 717. The hatch substitute bill would…Senate · Jun 21, 1977
To amend S. 717 by retaining the present law which leaves the administration of health and safety standards…Senate · Jun 21, 1977
To amend S. 717 by deleting the section of the bill that explains the authority of the secretary of labor to…Senate · Jun 21, 1977
To pass S. 717.Senate · Jun 21, 1977
To agree to the conference report on S. 717, the federal mine safety and health amendments act of 1977.House · Oct 27, 1977

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