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Downwinders Parity Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:40 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5992
Downwinders Compensation Act of 2020
This bill extends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund for five years. In addition, the bill expands eligibility for relief for individuals who were exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing and subsequently developed specified cancers. Specifically, the bill extends eligibility to qualified individuals who were exposed in any part of Clark County, Nevada, or Mohave County, Arizona.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5992
Bill HR 5992 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2020. Bill HR 5992 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2020. Bill HR 5992's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of March 10, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5992
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5992
Primary Policy Focus
LawPotential Impact Areas
- Arizona
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Civil actions and liability
- Digestive and metabolic diseases
- Government liability
- Nevada
- Nuclear weapons
- Radiation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5992
Downwinders Parity Act of 2020
To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include certain communities and to extend the fund, and for other purposes.
Downwinders Parity Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5992
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