summary
Introduced
01/24/2019
01/24/2019
In Committee
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act for purposes of making claims under such Act based on exposure to atmospheric nuclear testing, and for other purposes. This bill expands eligibility for restitution that is provided to certain individuals who were exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing and developed specified cancers. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility to include qualified individuals who were exposed in any part of Clark County, Nevada, or Mohave County, Arizona.
AI Summary
This bill, the Downwinders Compensation Act of 2019, expands eligibility for restitution provided under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. Specifically, it broadens the geographic coverage to include all of Clark County, Nevada, and Mohave County, Arizona, in addition to the previously covered areas. This allows more individuals who were exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing and developed specified cancers to qualify for compensation under the existing law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Paul Gosar (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Susie Lee (D),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Greg Stanton (D),
Chris Stewart (R),
Dina Titus (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 03/05/2019)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/757/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr757/BILLS-116hr757ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr757/BILLS-116hr757ih.pdf.pdf |
Loading...