Bill would increase miners’ black lung compensation to account for inflation

Rep. Summer Lee introduced the Support Our Miners Act (H.R. 9556) to increase federal black lung disease benefits for coal miners and adjust them annually for inflation. The legislation aims to ensure that disabled miners receive adequate compensation that keeps pace with rising living costs.

Washington — A bill recently introduced in the House would boost federal benefits for coal miners who have black lung disease, ensuring the benefits keep up with inflation in future years. Sponsored by Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA), the Support Our Miners Act (H.R. 9556) states that miners enrolled in the…

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