The Support Our Miners Act amends the Black Lung Benefits Act to increase monthly payments for coal miners and their families who suffer from black lung disease. The legislation raises the annual benefit amount to $15,030 starting in 2026, which represents a significant increase from the current benefit level that has remained essentially unchanged since 1969 and has lost about 40 percent of its value to inflation. Beginning in 2027, the benefits will automatically adjust each year based on the Consumer Price Index to keep pace with the cost of living. The bill affects tens of thousands of disabled coal miners across the country who depend on these benefits to cover healthcare costs and living expenses. The measure was introduced by representatives from Pennsylvania coal mining regions and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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