I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3876 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 23, 2019 Mr. Scott of Virginia (for himself and Ms. Adams ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund by extending the excise tax on coal.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act . 2. Extension of black lung disability trust fund excise tax (a) In general Section 4121(e)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking December 31, 2018 and inserting December 31, 2029 . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply on and after the first day of the first calendar month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.