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12 Apr

BIG NEWS- 116th Congress introduces the RECLAIM Act

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This week, U.S. Reps. Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Hal Rogers (R-KY), Glenn Thompson (PA-15), and Don Beyer (VA-08) introduced the RECLAIM Act– HR 2156. This is big news following a successful committee hearing on innovative mine reclamation in March, and it’s […]

25 Mar

Less Words, More Action: Where is Congress on RECLAIM and Black Lung?

Just Transition, Member & Ally Posts, News, RECLAIM & Black Lung

Let’s Take Action! It’s March and there has still been no progress by Congress to take action on two pieces of legislation that are critical to coal communities: an extension of the tax rate paid by coal companies that supports […]

02 Oct

Councilman and Constituents Deliver Black Lung Resolutions to Congress

Just Transition, Member & Ally Posts, Policy, RECLAIM & Black Lung

Also Published on Appalachian Voices Blog. From September 24 to 26, 10 residents of Southwest Virginia traveled with The Alliance for Appalachia to Washington, D.C., to speak with senators and representatives in support of miners suffering from black lung disease. […]

12 Sep

I am a retired coal miner and very proud of that work!

Events, Just Transition, Member & Ally Posts, Policy, RECLAIM & Black Lung

From September 23 thru 26th, 40 Appalachian leaders from 6 states will meet with members of Congress asking for their support of the RECLAIM Act and to increase and extend the tax that funds the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund. Larry and Hattie […]