HJR236 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Connie C. Rowe
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Retired coal miners and widows, keeping America's promise
Summary: This Alabama House Joint Resolution expresses support for federal bills to protect health care and pensions for retired coal miners and widows and urges Alabama's congressional delegation to cosponsor and help pass them.
What This Bill Does
It provides historical context about federal efforts to guarantee miners' benefits. It states support for four federal bills aimed at funding health care and pensions for miners and their dependents. It declares that Alabama will be on record supporting these bills and urges the state’s congressional delegation to cosponsor and work for their passage. It also asks that copies of the resolution be sent to each member of Alabama's congressional delegation.

Who It Affects
Retired coal miners and widows who could benefit from enhanced or continued health care and pension protections if the federal bills pass
Alabama's U.S. Senators and Representatives, who are urged to cosponsor the bills and advocate for their passage

Key Provisions
Affirms America’s obligation to retired coal miners and records the Alabama Legislature’s support for the issue
Expresses support for S.27 (American Miners Act), S.671 (Miners Pension Protection Act), H.R.934 (Health Benefits for Miners Act), and H.R.935 (Miners Pension Protection Act)
Urges Alabama's entire Congressional delegation to become cosponsors and to work toward passage of the listed bills
Requires copies of the resolution to be provided to each member of Alabama's Congressional Delegation

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Subjects: Resolutions, Miscellaneous