Black Lung Benefits Eligibility Clarification Act of 1989

Summary

Black Lung Benefits Eligibility Clarification Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to provide for a rebuttable 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. Establishes such presumption if a single piece of qualifying evidence is presented. Provides that other relevant medical evidence shall be considered only in connection with rebuttal of the presumption.

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Timeline

1. 2 February 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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2. 2 February 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 February 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 February 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

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