H.R. 4967 — To amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide that persons who file claims under that Act may enter into contingency fee aggrangements with attorneys and for other purposes.

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Amends the Black Lung Benefits Act to allow persons who file claims under the Act to enter into contingency fee arrangements with attorneys. Sets forth requirements relating to such arrangements, including establishment of escrow accounts.

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1990-06-05
Introduced in House
1990-06-05
Introduced in House
1990-06-05
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
1990-08-17
Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

To amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide that persons who file claims under that Act may enter into contingency fee aggrangements with attorneys and for other purposes.

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