HJRES 151 · 95th Congress · Black lung

Joint resolution to provide temporary authority for additional qualified individuals to hear and determine claims under title IV of the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 as amended.

Introduced 1977-01-17· Sponsored by Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4]· House

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1977-01-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to authorize qualified individuals appointed by the Secretary of Labor to hear and determine claims for black lung benefits for the period from July 1, 1973, through December 31, 1977, without regard to specified requirements for hearing examiners.…

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