Honoring the lives and legacies of the "Radium Girls".

Bill 117 H.Res. 498, also known as the "Honoring the lives and legacies of the Radium Girls" bill, was introduced in the US Congress to recognize and pay tribute to the women who worked in radium dial factories during the early 20th century. These women, known as the Radium Girls, were exposed to dangerous levels of radium while painting watch dials with luminous paint.

The bill acknowledges the sacrifices made by these women, who suffered from serious health issues such as radiation poisoning, bone fractures, and cancer as a result of their work. It also honors their fight for justice and the improvements they brought about in workplace safety regulations.

The bill aims to raise awareness about the plight of the Radium Girls and their contributions to workers' rights and safety standards. It calls for the establishment of a national day of remembrance to honor their memory and ensure that their stories are not forgotten. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 498 seeks to recognize the courage and resilience of the Radium Girls and to ensure that their legacy lives on in the fight for safer working conditions for all.