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This bill amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include two additional ZIP Codes (63106 and 63107) for claims related to Manhattan Project waste. The Manhattan Project was the U.S. government's secret program during World War II to develop the first atomic weapons, which involved significant radioactive material processing that potentially exposed nearby communities to radiation. By adding these specific ZIP Codes (both located in St. Louis, Missouri), the bill expands the geographical area where residents can file compensation claims for radiation exposure. The amendment is retroactive, meaning it will be treated as if it was part of the original legislation when Public Law 119-21 was enacted. This change allows more individuals in these specific ZIP Code areas to potentially qualify for compensation for health impacts related to radiation exposure from historical nuclear weapons development activities.

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