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