MSHA’s authorizing Statute governs our mine safety and health programs. 

Current Legislation

Mine Safety and Health Deskbook

Key Historical Statutes and their Legislative History

Learn about the legislation leading up to the most recent law.

• 2006 - Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER Act)
• 1977 - Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (Mine Act)
• 1969 - Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act (Coal Act)
• 1966 - Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act
• 1952 - Federal Coal Mine Safety Act

Learn more about the legislative history of the MINER Act of 2006, the Mine Act of 1977, and the Coal Act of 1969 here.