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
Plain-English overview
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
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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