The Support Our Miners Act aims to increase black lung benefits for miners suffering from black lung disease.
The Support Our Miners Act seeks to amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. The bill notes that the current benefit rate has not kept pace with inflation since its establishment in 1969. It proposes to adjust the monthly benefit rate to reflect current economic conditions, ensuring miners and their families receive sufficient compensation for healthcare and living expenses. The bill sets a specific monthly rate for 2026 and ties future rates to the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation.
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