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H.R. 792 (103rd)

Black Lung Benefits Act Amendments of 1993

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Introduced

3 February 1993

Last action

19 February 1993 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety.

Sponsors

Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]

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23 March 2026

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Summary

Black Lung Benefits Act Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide special procedures for certain pneumoconiosis claims. Sets forth new standards for evidence in death and total disability claims, especially as to causation by coal mine employment. Applies that such new eligibility standards to: (1) all new claims; and (2) all pending and prior denied claims, after review under new standards. Provides that all benefits payable under any claim determined under such new eligibility standards shall be paid from the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, which is financed by the coal industry (thus eliminating coal operators as defendants with legal counsel in black lung disability cases). Sets forth new rules for judicial review of black lung claims. Requires award of black lung benefits to survivors or dependents of a deceased miner if any of specified conditions are met. Permits claimants who have had a black lung claim denied to submit an additional claim, without a showing of a material change, for de novo consideration on the merits. Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from: (1) appealing adverse decisions on black lung claims; or (2) reopening a black lung claim under which benefits were awarded and with respect to which no appeal is pending, unless the Secretary offers reasonable evidence to suspect fraud. Provides that, when benefits are paid after an initial determination of eligibility, repayment of such benefits will not be required even upon a final determination of ineligibility. Requires that a miner's widow: (1) not be disqualified from receiving benefits upon remarriage; and (2) be entitled to receive benefits regardless of the length of marriage to the miner. Amends the Social Security Act to preclude exempt black lung benefits from offsetting certain social security benefits.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E255)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 February 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 February 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 February 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety.

    Source: Committee

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