West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin wants to make sure there aren't any more mining tragedies in West Virginia or anywhere else.

He is in Washington this week to push for mine safety improvements at the federal level.

"It's time for us to start doing what's right for the people of this country and what's right for the people for our state. We're going to make sure that we continue to move and make the mines in West Virginia the safest they possibly can be," Manchin said.

The state's congressional delegation is also discussing state and federal action on mine safety.

Manchin is calling for improved communications, electronic tracking of coal miners underground, and the storage of additional air supplies underground.

Within hours of the deaths of two miners in Logan County and within weeks of the tragedy at Sago, Manchin wasted no time tightening state regulations.

West Virginia lawmakers have already approved the governor's plans to require electronic trackers and oxygen stations in all mines. Additional rescue teams are also planned.

The bill was introducted on Monday, passed unanimously by both houses of the legislature and was signed into law by Monday night.