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Members of Congress introduce two bills to help coal miners access black lung benefits

By Dan Radmacher | December 16, 2025 |

A large group of people gathered outside a civic building at a protest, many holding signs reading “Black Lung Kills,” and “Silica Kills."

Today, U.S. senators and representatives introduced two bills to help coal miners with black lung disease apply for medical and disability benefits, while also raising the amount miners with black lung and their families receive in disability benefits each month.

Appalachian senators introduce bill to support families of deceased miners

By Dan Radmacher | July 20, 2023 |

Today, Sens. Mark Warner (VA), Tim Kaine (VA), Joe Manchin (WV), Sherrod Brown (OH), Bob Casey (PA) and John Fetterman (PA) introduced legislation to ease the process for families of deceased miners to apply for black lung benefits. Surviving dependents can apply to receive black lung benefits after a miner’s death, but filing for benefits is complex and burdensome.

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Members of Congress introduce two bills to help coal miners access black lung benefits

Appalachian senators introduce bill to support families of deceased miners

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