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.
Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this billRadiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2024
Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this billRadiation Exposure Compensation Expansion Act
Short Title(s) as Passed SenateRadiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
Short Titles as IntroducedRadiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
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.
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