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Read. Follow. Verify.1976 Senate Hearings on Mine Safety Legislation (S. 1302)
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records the 1976 Senate hearings regarding S. 1302, a bill proposed to amend federal mine safety and health regulations. The hearings served as a formal legislative review to gather testimony on proposed changes to safety standards for the mining industry.
These hearings established the legislative record for the Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments of 1976, which ultimately determined the regulatory framework and safety oversight requirements for all U.S. mining operations.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Mining industry operators
The legislation discussed in these hearings proposed new safety and health compliance requirements for mining operations.
Mine workers
The proposed amendments aimed to change the safety standards and health protections applicable to their work environment.
Key Facts
- The hearings were held during the second session of the 94th Congress.
- The primary subject of the hearings was the review of S. 1302, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments of 1976.
- The Subcommittee on Labor conducted the proceedings to evaluate proposed changes to existing mine safety and health laws.
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Consolidation of Mine Safety Oversight
The hearings represent a pivotal moment in the shift toward more centralized federal oversight of mine safety and health standards.
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