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To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to coal and mine safety.

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4289

Bill 115 hr 4289 aims to make changes to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act specifically related to disclosure requirements concerning coal and mine safety. The bill seeks to repeal certain provisions within the Dodd-Frank Act that mandate the disclosure of information related to coal and mine safety by publicly traded companies.

The bill is intended to reduce regulatory burdens on companies in the coal and mining industries by eliminating the requirement to disclose specific safety information. Proponents of the bill argue that these disclosure requirements are unnecessary and burdensome for companies, and that repealing them will help to streamline regulatory processes and reduce compliance costs.

Opponents of the bill, however, argue that repealing these disclosure requirements could have negative consequences for worker safety in the coal and mining industries. They contend that the information currently required to be disclosed under the Dodd-Frank Act is important for ensuring the safety of workers in these industries and that repealing these requirements could lead to increased risks for workers. Overall, Bill 115 hr 4289 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to amend the Dodd-Frank Act in order to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to coal and mine safety. Supporters believe that the bill will reduce regulatory burdens on companies, while opponents argue that it could have negative implications for worker safety.

Current Status of Bill HR 4289

Bill HR 4289 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 7, 2017. Bill HR 4289 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on November 7, 2017.  Bill HR 4289's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 431. as of February 20, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4289

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4289

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

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