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Introduced
03/13/2019
03/13/2019
In Committee
03/13/2019
03/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill 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 under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include qualified individuals who were exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing in any part of Clark County, Nevada, or Mohave County, Arizona. Previously, the eligibility was limited to certain townships within those counties. The bill aims to provide compensation to a broader group of individuals who developed specified cancers due to exposure to atmospheric nuclear testing.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/13/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/776/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s776/BILLS-116s776is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s776/BILLS-116s776is.pdf.pdf |
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