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H.R. 1948 (101st)

To amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to prohibit the reduction of disability benefits under the Social Security Act.

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Introduced

13 April 1989

Last action

26 April 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

Sponsors

Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7]

Subjects

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Source updated

21 July 2025

Summary

Amends the Black Lung Benefits Act of 1969 to prohibit the reduction of disability benefits under the Social Security Act with respect to black lung claims filed after December 31, 1973.

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Timeline

  1. 13 April 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 April 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 April 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 April 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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