Proposal:Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 2810
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021

This bill extends until December 31, 2031, the excise tax on coal from U.S. mines. This tax is a source of funding for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.

Bill Title

Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-09-23: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
• 2021-09-23: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

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