S. 5391
Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2026
Sponsor: Tim Kaine · 0 cosponsors
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I Additional inspection and investigation authority
Section 103(b) (30 U.S.C. 813(b)), as so amended, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
(4) Additional powers. In carrying out inspections and investigations under this subsection, the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee, may sign and issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of information, including all relevant data, papers, books, documents, and items of physical evidence, and administer oaths. Witnesses summoned shall be paid the same fees that are paid witnesses in the courts of the United States. In carrying out inspections and investigations under this subsection, the Secretary's designee may question any individual privately. Under this section, any individual who is willing to speak with or provide a statement to such designee of the Secretary may do so without the presence, involvement, or knowledge of the operator or the operator’s agents or attorneys. The Secretary shall keep the identity of an individual providing such a statement confidential to the extent permitted by law. Nothing in this paragraph prevents any individual from being represented by that individual’s personal attorney or other representative.
(5) Authorization of appropriations. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection such sums as may be necessary.
II Enhanced enforcement authority
III Penalties
IV Miners’ Rights and Protections
V Modernizing health and safety standards
VI Additional mine safety provisions