United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 588 (101st)
To amend the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to establish a presumption of eligibility for disability benefits in the case of certain coal miners who filed claims under Part C of such Act between July 1, 1973, and April 1, 1980.
Introduced
20 January 1989
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
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Summary
Amends the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to provide for a presumption of disability due to pneumoconiosis with respect to certain coal miners whose claims were filed during a specified period under the Black Lung Benefits Program.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 20 January 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/588
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/hr/588