H.R. 6756 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Dec 16, 2025
1st SessionH. R. 6756
A BILL
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-3) · Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · Labor and Employment · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 16, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”
Sections
Title I — Black lung benefits · Part A — Improving the process for filing and adjudicating claims for benefits · 8
- Sec. 101Providing assistance with claims for miners and their dependent family membersNo change
- Sec. 102Clarifying eligibility for black lung benefitsNo change
- Sec. 103Development of medical evidence by the SecretaryNo change
- Sec. 104False statements or misrepresentations, attorney disqualification, and discovery sanctionsNo change
- Sec. 105Readjudicating cases involving certain chest radiographsNo change
- Sec. 106Attorneys’ fees and medical expenses payment programNo change
- Sec. 107Restoring adequate benefit adjustments for miners suffering from black lung disease and for their dependent family membersNo change
- Sec. 108Disclosure of employment and earnings information for black lung benefits claimsNo change