Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 11:48 AM

Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021

This bill extends until December 31, 2031, the excise tax on coal from U.S. mines. This tax is a source of funding for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.

Congress
117
Number
S - 2810
Introduced on
2021-09-23
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/23/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021

This bill extends until December 31, 2031, the excise tax on coal from U.S. mines. This tax is a source of funding for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund by extending the excise tax on coal.
Policy Areas
Taxation
Potential Impact
Cardiovascular and respiratory health•
Coal•
Disability assistance•
Government trust funds•
Health care costs and insurance•
Health care coverage and access•
Mining•
Sales and excise taxes•
Worker safety and health

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/13/2021

Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2021

This bill extends until December 31, 2031, the excise tax on coal from U.S. mines. This tax is a source of funding for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.

Latest Action9/23/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.