Joint resolution to provide that qualified individuals may hear and determine claims for benefits under title IV of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, and to provide for appeal to superior agency authority from any such determination.
Public Law 94-504 · H.J.Res. 1118 · 94th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Oct 15, 1976 · Labor and Employment
Sponsor: Rep. John Dent (D-PA-21)
Cosponsors (2): Rep. Carl Perkins, Rep. John Erlenborn
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes hearing officers appointed by the Secretary of Labor to conduct hearings involving claims for black lung benefits filed under specified provisions of title IV of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Oct 15, 1976Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 94-504.
- Oct 6, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- Oct 5, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Oct 1, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.