HJRES 1118 · 94th Congress · Mines and mineral resources

Joint resolution to provide that qualified individuals may hear and determine claims for benefits under title IV of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, and to provide for appeal to superior agency authority from any such determination.

Introduced 1976-10-01· Sponsored by Rep. Dent, John H. [D-PA-21]· House

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Latest: Public law 94-504.(1976-10-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes hearing officers appointed by the Secretary of Labor to conduct hearings involving claims for black lung benefits filed under specified provisions of title IV of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican
Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7]
Rep. Erlenborn, John N. [R-IL-14]