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S. 2205: Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019

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A bill to ensure that claims for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in a fair and timely manner, to better protect miners from pneumoconiosis (commonly known as "black lung disease"), and for other purposes.

The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor Robert “Bob” Casey Jr.

Robert “Bob” Casey Jr.

Sponsor. Senior Senator for Pennsylvania. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Jul 23, 2019
Length: 54 pages
Introduced
Jul 23, 2019
Status

Introduced on Jul 23, 2019

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 23, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis
4% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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History

Nov 20, 2014
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 2959 (113th).
Sep 29, 2015
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 2096 (114th).
Apr 5, 2017
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 855 (115th).
Jul 23, 2019
 
Introduced

Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber.

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Passed Senate

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Passed House

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Signed by the President

S. 2205 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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