APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC.

HOU · Housing

Lobbied on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, specifically advocacy focused on the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act embedded in that bill.

NAT · Natural Resources

topics related to the reclamation of mine lands, including bonding and water treatment.

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

topics related to coal mine safety and health, specifically improvements to the black lung benefits system. Specific bills include the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, The Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, and the Supporting Our Miners Act.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Funding programs related to flood mitigation and response, including funding for the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, the USGS streamgage program, funding for FEMA FMA and BRIC programs, funding for FEMA flood mapping, and funding for the USDA rural disaster home repair program. Funding programs related to miner safety and health including Mine Safety and Health Administration operating budget, funding for black lung clinics, and funding for coal worker health and screening programs at NIOSH. Funding programs related to the office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement.

DIS · Disaster Planning/Emergencies

The Championing Local Efforts to Increase Resilience Act, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, and other initiatives related to flood mitigation and recovery in Appalachia.

UTI · Utilities

Advocate for customer assistance for drinking water.