HR 501 · 93th Congress · Mines and mineral resources

A bill to amend the black lung benefits provisions of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to extend those benefits to miners who incur silicosis in iron mines.

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Flowers, Walter [D-AL-7]· 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 House Committee on Education and Labor.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Extends benefits under the black lung provisions of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to miners who incur silicosis in iron mines. (Amends 30 U.S.C. 901)…

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