I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2009 Mr. Rahall (for himself, Mr. Boucher, and Mr. Holden) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide equity to certain survivors with regards to claims under that Act.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Black Lung Benefits Survivors Equity Act of 2009.

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Equity for certain eligible survivors

(a)

Rebuttable presumption

Section 411(c)(4) of the Black Lung Benefits Act (30 U.S.C. 921(c)(4)) is amended by striking the last sentence. (b)

Continuation of benefits

Section 422(l) of the Black Lung Benefits Act (30 U.S.C. 932(l)) is amended by striking , except with respect to a claim filed under this part on or after the effective date of the Black Lung Benefits Amendments of 1981,.