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OH HCR13

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

9/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

Thomas West

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Congress to pass the RECLAIM Act (HR 1731) to assist coal-dependent communities in Ohio and nationwide affected by industry decline
  • Coal mining jobs have fallen over 90% from the industry's peak, with many Ohio communities struggling to recover from mine closures
  • The RECLAIM Act would distribute an estimated $64 million to Ohio over five years for mine reclamation and economic development in agriculture, energy, recreational tourism, and industry
  • The Act would redistribute existing federal funds without raising new taxes or fees on individuals or businesses
  • Directs the House Clerk to transmit the resolution to Congress, the Ohio Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media

Legislative Description

Assist communities negatively impacted by energy changes

Environment and Natural Resources

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to Committee: Federalism and Interstate Relations

9/12/2017

Committee Referrals

Federalism and Interstate Relations9/12/2017

Full Bill Text

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