HR 4967 · 101th Congress · Labor and Employment

To amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide that persons who file claims under that Act may enter into contingency fee aggrangements with attorneys and for other purposes.

Introduced 1990-06-05· Sponsored by Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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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.(1990-08-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Black Lung Benefits Act to allow persons who file claims under the Act to enter into contingency fee arrangements with attorneys. Sets forth requirements relating to such arrangements, including establishment of escrow accounts.…

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