S. 243In Committee

Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act

Reauthorizes and expands compensation for people harmed by radiation exposure from nuclear testing, uranium work, and specified Manhattan Project waste sites

What this bill does

Reauthorizes and expands compensation for people harmed by radiation exposure from nuclear testing, uranium work, and specified Manhattan Project waste sites

Key points
  • Establish epidemiological research grants
  • Extend radiation exposure eligibility dates
  • Increase compensation awards
  • Expand coverage to specified waste sites

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-24Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Topics and policy areas

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