Downwinders Parity Act of 2021

Bill 117 HR 612, also known as the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021, aims to provide compensation and healthcare benefits to individuals who were exposed to radiation from nuclear testing conducted by the United States government during the Cold War era. The bill specifically focuses on individuals who lived downwind of the Nevada Test Site between 1951 and 1962.

The Downwinders Parity Act of 2021 seeks to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to expand eligibility for compensation to include individuals who were affected by radiation exposure from nuclear testing in Nevada. This includes residents of Utah, Arizona, and Nevada who have suffered from various health issues as a result of their exposure to radiation.

The bill also aims to provide healthcare benefits to these individuals, including coverage for medical expenses related to their radiation exposure. Additionally, the bill seeks to increase the compensation amounts available to eligible individuals under RECA. Overall, the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021 is a bipartisan effort to address the long-standing issue of compensation and healthcare benefits for individuals who were affected by radiation exposure from nuclear testing conducted by the US government. It aims to provide support and assistance to those who have suffered from health issues as a result of their exposure to radiation during the Cold War era.