Next week, lawmakers and advocates for miners with black lung will discuss major new black lung legislation — including the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act introduced today — during a virtual press conference.
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POSTPONED: Advocates Urge Congress to Advance Major Black Lung Legislation & Halt Attacks on New Silica Dust Rule
TAGS: Appalachian Citizens Law Center appropriations Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act National Black Lung Association Rep. Morgan McGarvey Sen. Bob Casey silica rule
NEW REPORT: Benefits for coal miners with black lung falling behind
This morning, advocates for miners with black lung and their families released a new report detailing how black lung benefit payments have fallen far behind the cost of living, putting ailing miners and their dependents among the most at risk as inflation continues to rise.
TAGS: Appalachian Citizens Law Center Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act National Black Lung Association Rep. Matt Cartwright Sen. Joe Manchin
Community advocates urge Congress to include key coal community investments in forthcoming budget legislation
Congressional appropriations leaders are preparing to release omnibus spending legislation for FY2023 today, and community advocates from across coal country are urging them to ensure several long-standing priority investments are included. Advocates argue that the omnibus legislation is an important opportunity to get three key provisions over the finish line.
TAGS: abandoned mine lands Acid Mine Drainage AMLER Appalachian Citizens Law Center Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act Congress Inflation Reduction Act ReImagine Appalachia STREAM Act
Permanent extension of black lung excise tax gives miners peace of mind
Miners with black lung and their advocates scored a huge victory in the recently signed Inflation Reduction Act, which permanently extended the black lung excise tax that supports the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.
TAGS: Black Lung Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act Black Lung Disability Trust Fund black lung excise tax Inflation Reduction Act National Black Lung Association Relief for Survivors of Miners Act silica dust
