Formally recognizes and honors miners, cites the 1907 Monongah disaster as the deadliest industrial loss and safety catalyst, and reaffirms that miners still face life‑threatening risks.
Introduced December 11, 2025 by James Conley Justice · Last progress December 11, 2025
Recognizes and honors U.S. miners for the dangers of their daily work, their long labor, sacrifices, and efforts to secure health and safety protections. It cites the December 6, 1907 Monongah, West Virginia mining disaster as the deadliest industrial loss in U.S. history and a catalyst for national miner safety efforts, and it states that miners still face life‑threatening risks today.