Appalachian Senators Introduce Bill to Support Families of Deceased Miners
July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSgov) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on July 20, 2023:
Today, Sens. Mark Warner (VA), Tim Kaine (VA), Joe Manchin (WV), Sherrod Brown (OH), Bob Casey (PA) and John Fetterman (PA) introduced legislation to ease the process for families of deceased miners to apply for black lung benefits. Surviving dependents can apply to receive black lung benefits after a miner's death, but filing for benefits is complex and burdensome.
Today, Sens. Mark Warner (VA), Tim Kaine (VA), Joe Manchin (WV), Sherrod Brown (OH), Bob Casey (PA) and John Fetterman (PA) introduced legislation to ease the process for families of deceased miners to apply for black lung benefits. Surviving dependents can apply to receive black lung benefits after a miner's death, but filing for benefits is complex and burdensome.