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This bill, called the "Downwinders Parity Act of 2025", proposes amendments to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), which provides compensation to individuals who were exposed to radiation from nuclear testing and uranium mining. The bill makes two primary changes: first, it expands the geographical eligibility for compensation by modifying the description of affected areas, specifically removing specific township and range restrictions and broadening county-level coverage for radiation-impacted regions; second, it extends the RECA Trust Fund's expiration date from the previously set two-year period after the 2022 RECA Extension Act to December 31, 2030, effectively providing additional time for claims to be processed. The bill also requires the Attorney General to submit a report within 180 days of the Act's enactment, detailing efforts to educate and conduct outreach to newly eligible individuals, ensuring that those who can now seek compensation are informed about their rights and the available benefits under the expanded legislation.

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