A bill to amend part C of title IV of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969.
Black Lung Benefits Amendments Act - Amends the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to stipulate that black lung benefits shall be paid by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the provisions of this Act for the first year following the enactment of this Act. Stipulates that claims filed after the end of such year shall be filed pursuant to applicable State workers' compensation laws.
Stipulates that interim standards prescribed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare as to eligibility for benefits shall not be applicable under this Act. Stipulates that monthly amounts of benefits shall remain unchanged.
Stipulates that earlier claims filed under provisions superseded by this Act shall remain valid and unaffected by such amendments.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
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