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The Black Lung Program, the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, and the Excise Tax on Coal

Published Feb 7, 2023Updated Jun 21, 2025

The Congressional Research Service is a nonpartisan policy and legal analysis arm of the Library of Congress. CRS reports are written for members of Congress and their staff, not the public — but they’re made available openly through Congress.gov.

The Black Lung Program, the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, and the Excise Tax on Coal — Informed