House Bill Would Expand Black Lung Benefits, Speed Up Claims for Coal Miners
The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025 is currently sitting in the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means. Nothing has happened with this bill since December 2025, and it is considered stalled. These committees must take action before the bill can move forward, but most bills like this never receive a committee vote.
No action since December 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Legislation reintroduced in the House and Senate aims to ease access to healthcare and benefits for coal miners with black lung. The bill would require full disclosure of medical info, allow more legal assistance, and adjust benefits for cost-of-living increases.
Democrats from coal-heavy states reintroduced the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act to help miners access benefits, adjust for inflation, and expand legal assistance. The bill also improves access to CT scans and increases penalties for operators who fail to secure benefits.
While miners fight for better benefits through the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, which would tie stipends to inflation, they face political hurdles. The bill aims to streamline the arduous claims process where coal companies often outgun miners with legal resources.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025
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