APPALACHIAN VOICES

Appropriations related to funding the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Office of Surface Mining, Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, Interagency Working Group on Coal-Impacted Communities, the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program, Recompete pilot program, USDA Rural Partners Network, Americorps, and Economic Development Administration. Additionally, proposed Congressional earmarks for community projects in Southwest Virginia. Opposed FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act (S. 2131; H.R. 4368); FY 2024 Commerce and Justice, Science Appropriations Act (S. 2321, H.R. 5893); House FY 2024 Energy and Water Appropriations Act (H.R. 4394); FY 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 2605, H.R. 4821); FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriation Act (S. 2624, H.R. 5894) because of provisions related to cutting agency budgets. FY 2025 appropriations work related to budgets for DOL and DOI.

Black lung disease, benefits for miners with black lung, and regulations protecting miners' health. Support S. 2416 / HR 6761 the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act. Oppose FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriation Act (S. 2624, H.R. 5894) because of cuts to the Mine Safety & Health Administration's and DOL's budget. Support stronger regulations of silica dust to protect miners' health. Support easier access to black lung benefits for miners and families of deceased miners. Support H.R.6461 / S 3304 the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. Oppose legislative efforts to block MSHA from regulating miners' exposure to silica dust.

Black lung disease, benefits for miners with black lung, and regulations protecting miners' health. Support S. 2416 / HR 6761 the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act. Oppose FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriation Act (S. 2624, H.R. 5894) because of cuts to the Mine Safety & Health Administration's and DOL's budget. Support stronger regulations of silica dust to protect miners' health. Support easier access to black lung benefits for miners and families of deceased miners. Support H.R.6461 / S 3304 the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. Oppose legislative to block MSHA from regulating miners' exposure to silica dust.

Coal mining company bankruptices (no bill number)

Defend investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that support clean energy development. Opposing FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act (S. 2131; H.R. 4368); FY 2024 Commerce and Justice, Science Appropriations Act (S. 2321, H.R. 5893); House FY 2024 Energy and Water Appropriations Act (H.R. 4394); FY 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 2605, H.R. 4821); FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriation Act (S. 2624, H.R. 5894) because of cuts to clean energy programs.