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Introduced
02/27/2020
02/27/2020
In Committee
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Extends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund for five years. In addition, the bill expands eligibility for relief for individuals who were exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing and subsequently developed specified cancers. Specifically, the bill extends eligibility to qualified individuals who were exposed in any part of Clark County, Nevada, or Mohave County, Arizona.
AI Summary
This bill, the Downwinders Parity Act of 2020, extends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund for five years and expands eligibility for relief to individuals who were exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing in Clark County, Nevada, or Mohave County, Arizona, and subsequently developed specified cancers. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act provides compensation to individuals who were exposed to radiation during the government's nuclear testing program, and this bill aims to expand access to that compensation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 03/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5992/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5992/BILLS-116hr5992ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5992/BILLS-116hr5992ih.pdf.pdf |
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