Digest for H.Res. 1363
111th Congress, 2nd Session
H.Res. 1363
Granting the authority provided under clause 4 (c)(3) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to the Committee on Education and Labor for the purposes of its investigation into underground coal mining safety
Sponsor Rep. Miller, George
Committee Rules
Date May 20, 2010 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)
Staff Contact Ja'Ron Smith

H.Res. 1363 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Thursday, May 20, 2010. The legislation was introduced by Rep. George Miller (D-CA) on May 18, 2010.

H.Res. 1363, a privileged resolution, would resolve that the Committee on Education and Labor is granted deposition authority provided under clause 4(c)(3) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives in furtherance of the investigation by committee into underground coal mine operator compliance with the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, and into other related matters. The resolution requires the Education and Labor Committee to report to the Rules Committee on the number of depositions taken, the number of depositions taken using subpoena power, and the name of each person who was publicly identified as a deponent.

The committee is investigating the April 5, 2010 West Virginia mine explosion.