Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-28T15:48:49Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3853 Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/28/2024, 3:48 PM

Summary of Bill S 3853

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 3853

Bill S 3853 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 29, 2024. Bill S 3853 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 29, 2024. Bill S 3853's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of March 11, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3853

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Labor and Employment

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArizonaCancerCivil actions and liabilityColoradoDepartment of JusticeDigestive and metabolic diseasesEducation programs fundingEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment trust fundsGuamHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHigher educationIdahoMedical researchMilitary historyMiningMontanaNevadaNew MexicoNorth DakotaNuclear weaponsOregonPersonnel recordsPublic contracts and procurementRadiationResearch administration and fundingSouth DakotaTexasU.S. territories and protectoratesUtahWashington StateWorker safety and healthWyoming

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3853

Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization ActRadiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2024Radiation Exposure Compensation Expansion ActRadiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization ActRadiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization ActA 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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