United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 814 (101st)
Black Lung Benefits Eligibility Clarification Act of 1989
Introduced
2 February 1989
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
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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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Introduced in House (text)
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Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/814
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