Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

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Bill 118 s 3853, also known as the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to reauthorize and extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), which provides compensation to individuals who were exposed to radiation as a result of nuclear testing or uranium mining during the Cold War.

The bill seeks to expand the eligibility criteria for compensation under RECA to include additional affected individuals, such as those who lived downwind of nuclear test sites or worked in uranium mines. It also proposes increasing the maximum compensation amounts available to eligible individuals.

Additionally, Bill 118 s 3853 includes provisions to streamline the claims process for compensation, making it easier for affected individuals to access the benefits they are entitled to. The bill also seeks to increase public awareness of the availability of compensation under RECA. Overall, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act aims to provide support and compensation to individuals who have suffered as a result of exposure to radiation during the Cold War era. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to acknowledge and address the harm caused by nuclear testing and uranium mining activities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Arizona
Cancer
Civil actions and liability
Colorado
Department of Justice
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Education programs funding
Environmental health
Government information and archives
Government liability
Government trust funds
Guam
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care costs and insurance
Higher education
Idaho
Medical research
Military history
Mining
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Nuclear weapons
Oregon
Personnel records
Public contracts and procurement
Radiation
Research administration and funding
South Dakota
Texas
U.S. territories and protectorates
Utah
Washington State
Worker safety and health
Wyoming

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Recent Activity

Latest Action3/11/2024
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