Proposal:Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 3876
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act

This bill extends until December 31, 2029, the excise tax on coal from U.S. mines. The tax is a source of funding for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.

Bill Title

Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
• 2019-07-23: Introduced in House
• 2019-07-23: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.