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US HR4733

US HR4733
Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2019


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Introduced
10/18/2019
In Committee
10/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

9 requires the Department of Energy to conduct a research program on low-dose and low-dose-rate radiation to enhance the scientific understanding of the effects of exposure and to improve risk-assessment and risk-management methods. Low-dose radiation means a dose of less than 100 millisieverts. Low-dose-rate radition means a radiation dose rate of less than 5 millisieverts per hour. (For comparison, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission limits an adult's annual occupational radiation dose to 50 millisieverts and dose rate to approximately .025 millisieverts per hour.)

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Energy to conduct a research program on low-dose and low-dose-rate radiation. Low-dose radiation refers to a dose of less than 100 millisieverts, while low-dose-rate radiation refers to a dose rate of less than 5 millisieverts per hour. The program aims to enhance the scientific understanding of the effects of low-dose radiation exposure and improve risk-assessment and risk-management methods. The bill outlines specific components of the research program, including formulating scientific goals, identifying ongoing challenges, and developing a long-term research agenda. It also requires coordination with other federal agencies and international partners. The bill authorizes funding for the program from fiscal year 2020 to 2023.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . (on 03/12/2020)

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