S 3491
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:46 AM
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Bill overview
The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025 aims to improve the process for miners to receive benefits for black lung disease, protect miners from pneumoconiosis, and ensure the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund is adequately funded. The bill seeks to streamline claims processing, clarify eligibility requirements, and address issues with medical evidence evaluation. It also establishes an Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs and includes provisions to increase benefit payments to keep pace with inflation and ensure companies fulfill their responsibility for providing benefits to injured workers.
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