United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HR 9556 — Support Our Miners Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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In plain language

The bill aims to support miners through various initiatives.

The Support Our Miners Act proposes measures to assist miners in their work and community. It includes provisions focused on improving conditions and offering resources for miners.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means increased support and resources aimed at improving conditions for miners.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates the benefit payment structure for miners with pneumoconiosis by introducing new rates and indexing them to inflation, significantly increasing the compensation they receive.

  • 30 U.S.C. § 922(a)(1)

    during the disability → during the disability:

    This change introduces a colon at the end of the sentence, signaling that further details about the benefit payments will follow.

  • 30 U.S.C. § 922(a)(1)

    at a rate → (A) For any calendar year preceding 2026, at a rate

    This change establishes that for years before 2026, the benefit rate structure remains unchanged but categorized.

  • 30 U.S.C. § 922(a)(1)

    step 1. → step 1. (B) For calendar year 2026, for each month after the date of enactment of the Support Our Miners Act for which benefits are payable to such miner, at a monthly pay rate equal to the quotient of-- (i) $15,030, and (ii) 12.

    This change introduces a new benefit structure for 2026, setting a specific monthly rate.

  • 30 U.S.C. § 922(a)(1)

    (C) For calendar year 2027 and each succeeding calendar year-- (i) at an annual rate equal to the product of-- (I)(aa) for calendar 2027, $15,030; or (bb) for a calendar year after calendar year 2027, the annual rate determined under this subparagraph for the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year for which the determination is being made under this subparagraph, and (II) the greater of one or the ratio of-- (aa) the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year for which the determination is being made under this subparagraph; to (bb) such Consumer Price Index for the second calendar year preceding the calendar year for which the determination is being made under this subparagraph; and (ii) at a monthly rate equal to the quotient of-- (I) the annual rate determined under clause (i) for the calendar year for which the determination is being made under this subparagraph; and (II) 12.

    This change establishes a new formula for calculating benefits for 2027 and beyond, linking them to the Consumer Price Index to adjust for inflation.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9556?
HR 9556 is sponsored by Lee, Summer L. (Democratic), Deluzio, Christopher R. (Democratic), and McGarvey, Morgan (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 9556?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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