A bill to require the Department of Labor to reduce the backlog of cases under the Black Lung Benefits Act.

Directs the Secretary of Labor, during any period when the number of cases pending and awaiting review by administrative law judges under the Black Lung Benefits Act exceeds 2,000, to assign to such pending cases administrative law judges who receive compensation at the GS-16 rate without regard to the grade or classification held by such judges. Provides that such assignments shall not adversely affect any subsequent review of the grade or classification of such judges.