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US HR5992
Downwinders Parity Act of 2020


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Introduced
02/27/2020
In Committee
03/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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