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HR 4160 101th Congress House

Black Lung Benefits Equity Act

Official title: To amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide that when benefits are paid for at least two years after an initial determination of eligibility for such benef… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide that when benefits are paid for at least two years after an initial determination of eligibility for such benefits the benefits will not be required to be repaid upon a final determination of ineligibility for benefits, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 18, 1990 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 4, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Mar 1, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 1, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 4, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Black Lung Benefits Equity Act - Amends the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide that, when benefits are paid for at least two years after an initial determination of eligibility, repayment of such benefits will not be required even upon a final determination of ineligibility.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Apr 18, 1990
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