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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Special Benefits for Disabled Coal Miners for fiscal year 2024.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1940
Bill 118 hr 1940, also known as the "Limitation on Availability of Funds for Department of Labor, Special Benefits for Disabled Coal Miners for Fiscal Year 2024," aims to place restrictions on the amount of funds that can be allocated to the Department of Labor for providing special benefits to disabled coal miners in the upcoming fiscal year.
The bill seeks to limit the availability of funds for these special benefits, which are designed to assist coal miners who have become disabled as a result of their work in the coal mining industry. By placing restrictions on the funds available for these benefits, the bill aims to ensure that the Department of Labor is using its resources efficiently and effectively.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to impose limitations on the funds allocated for special benefits for disabled coal miners in order to prevent wasteful spending and ensure that resources are being used in a responsible manner. Critics, however, argue that placing restrictions on these funds could potentially harm disabled coal miners who rely on these benefits for their livelihood. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1940 is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about the allocation of resources for special benefits for disabled coal miners. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to see how it may impact the lives of disabled coal miners in the future.
The bill seeks to limit the availability of funds for these special benefits, which are designed to assist coal miners who have become disabled as a result of their work in the coal mining industry. By placing restrictions on the funds available for these benefits, the bill aims to ensure that the Department of Labor is using its resources efficiently and effectively.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to impose limitations on the funds allocated for special benefits for disabled coal miners in order to prevent wasteful spending and ensure that resources are being used in a responsible manner. Critics, however, argue that placing restrictions on these funds could potentially harm disabled coal miners who rely on these benefits for their livelihood. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1940 is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about the allocation of resources for special benefits for disabled coal miners. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to see how it may impact the lives of disabled coal miners in the future.
Congressional Summary of HR 1940
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Labor's Special Benefits for Disabled Coal Miners (i.e., Black Lung Benefits) account.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1940
Bill HR 1940 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1940 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1940's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of March 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1940
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1940
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1940
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Special Benefits for Disabled Coal Miners for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Special Benefits for Disabled Coal Miners for fiscal year 2024.
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