Laws

MSHA’s authorizing Statute governs our mine safety and health programs. 

Current Legislation

Mine Safety and Health Deskbook | En español

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

Learn more about the legislative history of the MINER Act of 2006, the Mine Act of 1977, and the Coal Act of 1969 here.