Amendment sought to delete section 2 which provides that a miner does not have to repay interim benefits if he or she is finally determined to be ineligible for benefits; and also provides that miners who have already repaid interim benefits are entitled to a refund of those payments.

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Amendment Number
562
Description
Amendment sought to delete section 2 which provides that a miner does not have to repay interim benefits if he or she is finally determined to be ineligible for benefits; and also provides that miners who have already repaid interim benefits are entitled to a refund of those payments.
Purpose
An amendment to strike section 2 of the bill, which permits interim black lung benefit payments to be made while the claimant's final eligibility is being determined.
Congress
103
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 19, 1994
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Fawell amendment (A006) Failed by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
15:44:46
Submitted Date
May 19, 1994
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 562 — Informed