HR 1948 · 101th Congress · Social Welfare

To amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to prohibit the reduction of disability benefits under the Social Security Act.

Introduced 1989-04-13· Sponsored by Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.(1989-04-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Black Lung Benefits Act of 1969 to prohibit the reduction of disability benefits under the Social Security Act with respect to black lung claims filed after December 31, 1973.…

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