H.R. 4544 · 95th Congress · 1977–1978
A bill to amend the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act to improve the black lung benefits program established under such Act.
H.R. 4544 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Mar 7, 1977, sponsored by John Dent. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 7, 1977
- Policy area
- Labor
- Public law
- Public Law 95-239
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 7, 1977
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawMar 1, 1978
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To offer an amendment in the nature of a substitute for the thompson substitute amendment for the committee…House · Sep 19, 1977
- To amend the thompson substitute amendment to the committee substitute bill for H.R. 4544. This erlenborn…House · Sep 19, 1977
- To amend the thompson substitute amendment to the committee amendment to H.R. 4544. This amendment of the…House · Sep 19, 1977
- To pass H.R. 4544.House · Sep 19, 1977
- To agree to the conference report on H.R. 4544, the black lung benefits reform act of 1977.House · Feb 15, 1978
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