H.R. 115 — To amend the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to establish a presumption of eligibility for disability benefits in the case of certain coal miners who filed claims under Part C of such Act between July 1, 1973, and April 1, 1980.

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Amends the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to provide for a 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.

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1991-01-03
Introduced in House
1991-01-03
Introduced in House
1991-01-03
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
1991-02-08
Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
1991-04-19
Executive Comment Requested from Labor.
1991-04-24
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
1991-05-14
Subcommittee Hearings Held.

To amend the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to establish a presumption of eligibility for disability benefits in the case of certain coal miners who filed claims under Part C of such Act between July 1, 1973, and April 1, 1980.

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