OH HCR47

Urges Congress to enact the Coal Mine Health Care and Pension Protection Act to support coal miners and their families.

Identifies the United Mine Workers of America's 1974 pension plan, which covers more than 100,000 workers, as severely underfunded and at risk of insolvency due to the 2008 financial crisis.

Notes that pension plan insolvency would result in benefit reductions harming miners, their families, and small businesses dependent on pensioner spending.

Recognizes coal miners' historical contribution to the nation's energy independence and economy through their labor in coal extraction.

Directs the House Clerk to transmit the resolution to Congress leadership, the U.S. Senate leadership, Ohio's Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media.