Reps. Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio Introduce “Zombie Mine” Bills to Hold Coal Companies Accountable
Hold coal companies accountable for mine-related liabilities through new 'Zombie Mine' bills.
Occurrences
Evidence
The official press releases page shows Lee's June 16, 2026 post on Pittsburgh school greening projects, a June 12, 2026 statement on a migrant's death ruled a homicide, and earlier 2026 bills on labor, consumer protection, and Head Start. In the last 30 days shown here, no 'Zombie Mine' or coal-liability bill appears.
Assessments
The available evidence does not show that Summer L. Lee introduced, sponsored, or materially advanced a federal 'Zombie Mine' bill or comparable coal-liability legislation, but it also does not rule that out. The only record provided is a recent press-release lookback that found no matching item, which is too weak on its own to judge the promise as delivered or failed. Under a federal-office standard, full delivery would require clearer evidence of relevant bill action or enacted policy tied to Lee.