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Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
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APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. via APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, specifically advocacy focused on the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act embedded in that bill.
topics related to the reclamation of mine lands, including bonding and water treatment.
Source: Senate LDA
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2024
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands, including reforms to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regarding reclamation bonding; support for reforestation programs on mine lands Specific bills include: Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2024 (HR 7940), Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act (HR 7941), and Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act (HR 8062).
Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2024
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands, including reforms to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regarding reclamation bonding; support for reforestation programs on mine lands Specific bills include: Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2024 (HR 7940), Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act (HR 7941), and Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act (HR 8062).
Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands, including reforms to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regarding reclamation bonding; support for reforestation programs on mine lands Specific bills include: Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2024 (HR 7940), Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act (HR 7941), and Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act (HR 8062).
Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands, including reforms to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regarding reclamation bonding; support for reforestation programs on mine lands Specific bills include: Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2024 (HR 7940), Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act (HR 7941), and Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act (HR 8062).
Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands, including reforms to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regarding reclamation bonding; support for reforestation programs on mine lands Specific bills include: Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2024 (HR 7940), Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act (HR 7941), and Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act (HR 8062).
Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands, including reforms to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regarding reclamation bonding; support for reforestation programs on mine lands Specific bills include: Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2024 (HR 7940), Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act (HR 7941), and Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act (HR 8062).
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) Issues related to reclamation on post-SMCRA coal mine lands, those lands mined after 1977.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2022
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2022
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2022
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.4511. Issues related to the promulgation of a silica rule at the Mine Safety & Health Administration.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2022
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.4511. Issues related to the promulgation of a silica rule at the Mine Safety & Health Administration.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2022
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 6462, S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2022
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 6462, S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2022
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 6462, S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
STREAM Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) Issues related to reclamation on post-SMCRA coal mine lands, those lands mined after 1977.
STREAM Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
STREAM Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
STREAM Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 6462, S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 6462, S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 6462, S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
STREAM Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
STREAM Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
STREAM Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
STREAM Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) Issues related to reclamation on post-SMCRA coal mine lands, those lands mined after 1977.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2022
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.4511. Issues related to the promulgation of a silica rule at the Mine Safety & Health Administration.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2022
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.4511. Issues related to the promulgation of a silica rule at the Mine Safety & Health Administration.
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.4511. Issues related to the promulgation of a silica rule at the Mine Safety & Health Administration.
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.4511. Issues related to the promulgation of a silica rule at the Mine Safety & Health Administration.
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate. H.R. 1734 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and house companion bill H.R. 3684- Lobbying pertaining to interest in the portion of the act which addresses funding for abandoned mine lands.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate. H.R. 1734 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and house companion bill H.R. 3684- Lobbying pertaining to interest in the portion of the act which addresses funding for abandoned mine lands.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act: specifically provisions in the revenue portion of the bill related to an extension of the black lung excise tax. Senate Appropriations bill related to the Department of Interior, specifically provisions related to the AMLER program.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax. H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act, specifically the section of the text pertaining to the extension of the black lung excise tax
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax. H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act, specifically the section of the text pertaining to the extension of the black lung excise tax
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
HR 133 Consolidated Appropriations act of 2021, inclusion of one-year extension of black lung excise tax
Moving Forward Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. And the companion bill in the Senate - S. 1232 H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also the companion bill in the senate, S. 1193. H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act, specifically as it contained the bill language from H.R. 4248 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land fund and language from H.R. 2156, the RECLAIM Act.
Moving Forward Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act, specifically as it contained the bill language from H.R. 4248 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land fund and language from H.R. 2156, the RECLAIM Act. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
RECLAIM Act of 2019
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. And the companion bill in the Senate - S. 1232 H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also the companion bill in the senate, S. 1193. H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act, specifically as it contained the bill language from H.R. 4248 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land fund and language from H.R. 2156, the RECLAIM Act.
RECLAIM Act of 2019
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act, specifically as it contained the bill language from H.R. 4248 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land fund and language from H.R. 2156, the RECLAIM Act. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax. Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876) and Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020 (senate bill 3172)
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205) to improve the benefits process for miners affected by black lung disease and create a silica dust standard.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax. Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876) and Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020 (senate bill 3172)
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act
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Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205) to improve the benefits process for miners affected by black lung disease and create a silica dust standard.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act
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Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax. Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876) and Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020 (senate bill 3172)
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments of 2019
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H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act, specifically as it contained the bill language from H.R. 4248 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land fund and language from H.R. 2156, the RECLAIM Act. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments of 2019
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H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. And the companion bill in the Senate - S. 1232 H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also the companion bill in the senate, S. 1193. H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act, specifically as it contained the bill language from H.R. 4248 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land fund and language from H.R. 2156, the RECLAIM Act.
The Heroes Act
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H.R. 6800 The HEROES Act - to provide fiscal relief to local and state governments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, funds to support public education systems in adapting to COVID-19, funding for Medicaid and unemployment benefits, and increase SNAP benefits.
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Extension Act
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H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act, specifically as it contained the bill language from H.R. 4248 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land fund and language from H.R. 2156, the RECLAIM Act. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Extension Act
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H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
RECLAIM Act of 2019
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H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. S. 1232.
RECLAIM Act of 2019
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H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act, specifically as it contained the bill language from H.R. 4248 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land fund and language from H.R. 2156, the RECLAIM Act. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
RECLAIM Act of 2019
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H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019
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Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205) to improve the benefits process for miners affected by black lung disease and create a silica dust standard.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019
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Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019
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Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205) to improve the benefits process for miners affected by black lung disease and create a silica dust standard.
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019
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Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019
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Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020
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Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205) to improve the benefits process for miners affected by black lung disease and create a silica dust standard.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205) to improve the benefits process for miners affected by black lung disease and create a silica dust standard.
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020
Client: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC. · Firm: APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act
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Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. (S. 27, S. 617). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act
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Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 27, S. 617). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act
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Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 27, S. 617). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act
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Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. (S. 27, S. 617). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2019
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H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4435 - Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2019. This bill will amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to protect taxpayers from paying the cost of mine land reclamation by instating to requirements for reclamation bonding. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2019
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H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4435 - Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2019. This bill will amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to protect taxpayers from paying the cost of mine land reclamation by instating to requirements for reclamation bonding. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Miners Pension Protection Act
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Legislation that seeks to address the crisis surrounding pensions and benefits of coal miners and their families. S. 27, S.2788, H.R. 935.
Miners Pension Protection Act
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Legislation that seeks to address the crisis surrounding pensions and benefits of coal miners and their families. S. 27. H.R. 935.
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Extension Act
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H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4435 - Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2019. This bill will amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to protect taxpayers from paying the cost of mine land reclamation by instating to requirements for reclamation bonding. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Extension Act
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H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4435 - Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2019. This bill will amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to protect taxpayers from paying the cost of mine land reclamation by instating to requirements for reclamation bonding. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
RECLAIM Act of 2019
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H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. S. 1232.
Advocate for customer assistance for drinking water.
Funding programs related to flood mitigation and response, including funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, the USGS streamgage program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMA flood mapping, and funding for the USDA rural disaster home repair program. Funding programs related to miner safety and health including Mine Safety and Health Administration operating budget, funding for black lung clinics, and funding for coal worker health and screening programs at NIOSH. Funding programs related to the office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement.
topics related to coal mine safety and health, specifically improvements to the black lung benefits system. Specific bills include the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, The Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, and the Supporting Our Miners Act.
The Championing Local Efforts to Increase Resilience Act, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, and other initiatives related to flood mitigation and recovery in Appalachia.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
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2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, specifically advocacy focused on the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act embedded in that bill.
Funding programs related to flood mitigation and response, including funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, the USGS streamgage program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMA flood mapping, and funding for the USDA rural disaster home repair program. Funding programs related to miner safety and health including Mine Safety and Health Administration operating budget, funding for black lung clinics, and funding for coal worker health and screening programs at NIOSH. Funding programs related to the office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement.
topics related to the reclamation of mine lands, including bonding and water treatment.
The Championing Local Efforts to Increase Resilience Act, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, and other initiatives related to flood mitigation and recovery in Appalachia.
topics related to coal mine safety and health, specifically improvements to the black lung benefits system. Specific bills include the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, The Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, and the Supporting Our Miners Act.
Advocate for customer assistance for drinking water.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
The Championing Local Efforts to Increase Resilience Act, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, and other initiatives related to flood mitigation and recovery in Appalachia.
Funding programs related to flood mitigation and response, including funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, the USGS streamgage program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMA flood mapping, and funding for the USDA rural disaster home repair program. Funding programs related to miner safety and health including Mine Safety and Health Administration operating budget, funding for black lung clinics, and funding for coal worker health and screening programs at NIOSH. Funding programs related to the office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement.
topics related to coal mine safety and health, specifically improvements to the black lung benefits system.
Advocate for customer assistance for drinking water.
topics related to the reclamation of mine lands, including bonding and water treatment.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
topics related to the reclamation of mine lands, including bonding and water treatment.
topics related to coal mine safety and health, specifically improvements to the black lung benefits system.
Funding programs related to flood mitigation and response, including funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, the USGS streamgage program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMA flood mapping, and funding for the USDA rural disaster home repair program. Funding programs related to miner safety and health including Mine Safety and Health Administration operating budget, funding for black lung clinics, and funding for coal worker health and screening programs at NIOSH. Funding programs related to the office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement.
The Championing Local Efforts to Increase Resilience Act, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, and other initiatives related to flood mitigation and recovery in Appalachia.
Advocate for customer assistance for drinking water.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
topics related to the reclamation of mine lands, including bonding and water treatment.
topics related to coal mine safety and health, including the preservation of Mine Safety & Health Administration field offices, the preservation of NIOSH, and improvements to the black lung benefits system.
Funding programs related to flood mitigation and response, including funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, the USGS streamgage program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMA flood mapping, and funding for the USDA rural disaster home repair program. Funding programs related to miner safety and health including Mine Safety and Health Administration operating budget, funding for black lung clinics, and funding for coal worker health and screening programs at NIOSH. Funding programs related to the office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement.
The Championing Local Efforts to Increase Resilience Act, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, and other initiatives related to flood mitigation and recovery in Appalachia.
Advocate for customer assistance for drinking water.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
topics related to the reclamation of mine lands, including bonding and water treatment.
topics related to coal mine safety and health, including the preservation of Mine Safety & Health Administration field offices, the preservation of NIOSH, and improvements to the black lung benefits system.
Funding programs related to flood mitigation and response, including funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, the USGS streamgage program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMA flood mapping, and funding for the USDA rural disaster home repair program. Funding programs related to miner safety and health including Mine Safety and Health Administration operating budget, funding for black lung clinics, and funding for coal worker health and screening programs at NIOSH. Funding programs related to the office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement.
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
topics related to the reclamation of mine lands, including bonding and water treatment.
topics related to coal mine safety and health, including the preservation of Mine Safety & Health Administration field offices, the preservation of NIOSH, improvements to the black lung benefits system, and the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2025.
Funding programs related to flood mitigation and response, including funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, the USGS streamgage program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMA flood mapping, and funding for the USDA rural disaster home repair program.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to flooding disaster response and recovery in Appalachia.
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands, including reforms to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regarding reclamation bonding; support for reforestation programs on mine lands Specific bills include: Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2024 (HR 7940), Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act (HR 7941), and Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act (HR 8062).
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands, including reforms to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regarding reclamation bonding; support for reforestation programs on mine lands Specific bills include: Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2024 (HR 7940), Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act (HR 7941), and Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act (HR 8062).
Support in FY25 appropriations for: Mine Safety and Health Administration program budget, maintained funding for federal black lung clinics, support for the Center for Disease Controls (CDC) Occupational Safety & Health Budget, support for OSMRE program budget, $5 million in program funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, allocate $100,000 for OSMRE to conduct a stress test for the largest coal surety providers, require OSMRE to report on the problem of non-producing coal permits, support for the USDA Rural Home Disaster Repair Program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMAs Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis program, funding for USGS federal priority streamgages network and cooperative matching funds program.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to flooding disaster response and recovery in Appalachia.
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands, including reforms to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regarding reclamation bonding; support for reforestation programs on mine lands
Support in FY24 appropriations for: the Mine Safety & Health Administration program budget, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization, OSMRE program budget, The Recompete Pilot Program, the AmeriCorps program, and the USDA's Rural Partners Network. Support in FY25 appropriations for: Mine Safety and Health Administration program budget, maintained funding for federal black lung clinics, support for the Center for Disease Controls (CDC) Occupational Safety & Health Budget, support for OSMRE program budget, $5 million in program funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, allocate $100,000 for OSMRE to conduct a stress test for the largest coal surety providers, require OSMRE to report on the problem of non-producing coal permits, support for the USDA Rural Home Disaster Repair Program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMAs Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis program, funding for USGS federal priority streamgages network and cooperative matching funds program.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands, including reforms to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act regarding reclamation bonding; support for reforestation programs on mine lands
Support in FY24 appropriations for: the Mine Safety & Health Administration program budget, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization, OSMRE program budget, The Recompete Pilot Program, the AmeriCorps program, and the USDA's Rural Partners Network. Support in FY25 appropriations for: Mine Safety and Health Administration program budget, maintained funding for federal black lung clinics, support for the Center for Disease Controls (CDC) Occupational Safety & Health Budget, support for OSMRE program budget, $5 million in program funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, allocate $100,000 for OSMRE to conduct a stress test for the largest coal surety providers, require OSMRE to report on the problem of non-producing coal permits, support for the USDA Rural Home Disaster Repair Program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMAs Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis program, funding for USGS federal priority streamgages network and cooperative matching funds program.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support in FY24 appropriations for the Mine Safety & Health Administration program budget, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization, The Recompete Pilot Program, the AmeriCorps program, and the USDA's Rural Partners Network.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits
Issues related to flooding disaster response and recovery in Appalachia
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Support in FY24 appropriations for the Mine Safety & Health Administration program budget, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization, The Recompete Pilot Program, the AmeriCorps program, and the USDA's Rural Partners Network.
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands; support for reforestation programs on mine lands
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits
Support in FY24 appropriations for the Mine Safety & Health Administration program budget, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization, The Recompete Pilot Program, the AmeriCorps program, and the USDA's Rural Partners Network.
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands; support for reforestation programs on mine lands
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Support in FY24 appropriations for the Mine Safety & Health Administration program budget, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization, The Recompete Pilot Program, the AmeriCorps program, and the USDA's Rural Partners Network.
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands; support for reforestation programs on mine lands
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.4511. Issues related to the promulgation of a silica rule at the Mine Safety & Health Administration.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) Issues related to reclamation on post-SMCRA coal mine lands, those lands mined after 1977.
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
House and Senate Appropriations bill, sections related to the Department of Interior, specifically provisions related to the AMLER program and acid mine drainage remediation. Inflation Reduction Act, specifically sections related to the black lung disability trust fund.
H.R. 6462, S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
House and Senate Appropriations bill, sections related to the Department of Interior, specifically provisions related to the AMLER program and acid mine drainage remediation.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Senate Appropriations bill related to the Department of Interior, specifically provisions related to the AMLER program and acid mine drainage remediation.
H.R. 6462, S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate. H.R. 1734 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and house companion bill H.R. 3684- Lobbying pertaining to interest in the portion of the act which addresses funding for abandoned mine lands.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Build Back Better Act: specifically provisions in the revenue portion of the bill related to an extension of the black lung excise tax.
S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate. H.R. 1734 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and house companion bill H.R. 3684- Lobbying pertaining to interest in the portion of the act which addresses funding for abandoned mine lands.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021
Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax. Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876) and Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020 (senate bill 3172)
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205) to improve the benefits process for miners affected by black lung disease and create a silica dust standard.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205) to improve the benefits process for miners affected by black lung disease and create a silica dust standard.
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax. Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876) and Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020 (senate bill 3172)
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act, specifically as it contained the bill language from H.R. 4248 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land fund and language from H.R. 2156, the RECLAIM Act. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; ARC POWER Initiative and Assistance to Coal Communities initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. S. 1232.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. (S. 27, S. 617). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; POWER Initiative and Assistance to Coal Communities initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the black lung excise tax. (S. 27, S. 617). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Legislation that seeks to address the crisis surrounding pensions and benefits of coal miners and their families. S. 27. H.R. 935.
The Championing Local Efforts to Increase Resilience Act, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, and other initiatives related to flood mitigation and recovery in Appalachia.
Advocate for customer assistance for drinking water.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
The Championing Local Efforts to Increase Resilience Act (not yet introduced) and other initiatives related to flood mitigation and recovery in Appalachia.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
Support in FY25 appropriations for: Mine Safety and Health Administration program budget, maintained funding for federal black lung clinics, support for the Center for Disease Controls (CDC) Occupational Safety & Health Budget, support for OSMRE program budget, $5 million in program funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, allocate $100,000 for OSMRE to conduct a stress test for the largest coal surety providers, require OSMRE to report on the problem of non-producing coal permits, support for the USDA Rural Home Disaster Repair Program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMAs Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis program, funding for USGS federal priority streamgages network and cooperative matching funds program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
Issues related to flooding disaster response and recovery in Appalachia.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
Issues related to flooding disaster response and recovery in Appalachia.
Issues affecting black lung policy and black lung benefits; Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act (HR 6461, S.3304); Relief for Survivors of Miners Act (S.2416, HR 6761)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
Reclamation of post-1977 coal mine lands; support for reforestation programs on mine lands
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
House and Senate Appropriations bill, sections related to the Department of Interior, specifically provisions related to the AMLER program and acid mine drainage remediation. Also sought to incorporate provisions from the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757, and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, H.R. 6102/S.4511. Issues related to the promulgation of a silica rule at the Mine Safety & Health Administration.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
H.R. 6462, S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
H.R. 7283/S.3957: legislation that would support the use of funds committed to abandoned mine land clean-up through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for acid mine drainage (AMD) set-aside accounts. These accounts provide for the long-term operations and maintenance of AMD treatment facilities. OSMRE's Implementation of the Abandoned Mine Land Programming passed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
S. 2810: Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax. H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act, specifically the section of the text pertaining to the extension of the black lung excise tax
H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act: specifically provisions in the revenue portion of the bill related to an extension of the black lung excise tax. Senate Appropriations bill related to the Department of Interior, specifically provisions related to the AMLER program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to improving the black lung benefits system, such as the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021, S. 757
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate. H.R. 1734 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate. Energy Infrastructure Act - Lobbying pertaining to interest in Title VII of the act which addresses funding for abandoned mine lands.
Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1733 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate. H.R. 1734 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also working to support a companion bill in the senate.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 133 Consolidated Appropriations act of 2021, inclusion of one-year extension of black lung excise tax
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. And the companion bill in the Senate - S. 1232 H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also the companion bill in the senate, S. 1193.
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 6800 The HEROES Act - to provide fiscal relief to local and state governments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, funds to support public education systems in adapting to COVID-19, funding for Medicaid and unemployment benefits, and increase SNAP benefits.
Issues relating to the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the extension of the black lung excise tax. Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876) and Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020 (senate bill 3172)
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. And the companion bill in the Senate - S. 1232 H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. Also the companion bill in the senate, S. 1193. H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act, specifically as it contained the bill language from H.R. 4248 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land fund and language from H.R. 2156, the RECLAIM Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 3172). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. S. 1232.
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4435 - Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2019. This bill will amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to protect taxpayers from paying the cost of mine land reclamation by instating to requirements for reclamation bonding. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 27, S. 617). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
Investments in distressed coal and Appalachian communities; POWER Initiative and Assistance to Coal Communities initiative. Abandoned mine land reclamation linked to economic development.
Legislation that seeks to address the crisis surrounding pensions and benefits of coal miners and their families. S. 27, S.2788, H.R. 935.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. S. 1232.
Issues relating to the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, the black lung epidemic, and the black lung excise tax. (S. 27, S. 617). Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2205).
H.R. 2156 - To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. H.R. 4435 - Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2019. This bill will amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to protect taxpayers from paying the cost of mine land reclamation by instating to requirements for reclamation bonding. H.R. 4248 - Abandoned Mine Land Reauthorization Act. This bill would amend the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 to reauthorize the abandoned mine land trust fund. S. 1232. Additionally, the reauthorization of the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program. S. 1193.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE