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Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2416

The Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2416, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at providing assistance to the survivors of miners who have passed away due to work-related illnesses or accidents.

The bill seeks to establish a fund that will provide financial support to the families of miners who have lost their lives while working in the mining industry. This fund will help cover funeral expenses, medical bills, and other costs associated with the loss of a loved one.

Additionally, the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023 includes provisions for counseling and support services for the families of deceased miners, as well as measures to improve safety standards in the mining industry to prevent future tragedies. Overall, this bill is designed to provide much-needed assistance to the survivors of miners who have made the ultimate sacrifice while working to provide for their families. It aims to ensure that these families are taken care of and supported during their time of need.

Current Status of Bill S 2416

Bill S 2416 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill S 2416 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 20, 2023.  Bill S 2416's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2416

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2416

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2416

Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to ease the benefits process for survivors of miners whose deaths were due to pneumoconiosis.

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