HR 4539 · 94th Congress · Mines and mineral resources

A bill to amend the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to provide that employees in coke oven areas with levels of coal dust equivalent to such levels in underground coal mines shall be eligible for black lung benefits.

Introduced 1975-03-10· Sponsored by Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]· House

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1975-03-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that employees in coke oven areas with levels of coal dust equal to or greater than such levels in underground coal mines shall be eligible for black lung benefits under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act.…

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