BLACK LUNG BENEFITS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Labor: ensure that claims for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in a fair and timely manner and protect miners from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) (see S. 855), S2363 [4AP] (see H.R. 1912), H2751 [5AP]

Occupational safety and health: provide equity for certain eligible survivors (see H.R. 323), H180 [5JA]