To extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill reauthorizes and expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to cover new populations affected by Manhattan Project nuclear waste, particularly in Missouri ZIP codes near nuclear waste sites. It provides compensation for individuals who lived in affected areas for at least 2 years after 1949 and contracted specified diseases.
Who Benefits and How
Individuals in affected areas (particularly Missouri) can receive compensation ($50,000+ for living claimants, $25,000 for survivors). Spouses and children of deceased claimants can receive compensation. Uranium miners and downwinders receive improved compensation under existing programs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal government/DOJ administers claims and pays compensation from federal funds.
Key Provisions
- Extends compensation to Manhattan Project waste-affected areas in Missouri
- $50,000 minimum for living claimants, plus documented out-of-pocket medical expenses
- $25,000 for surviving spouses or children of deceased claimants
- Requires 2-year residence in affected ZIP codes after January 1, 1949
- Must have contracted a specified disease after residence period
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Extends and expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to cover additional populations affected by Manhattan Project waste in Missouri and other areas, and provides enhanced compensation.
Who Benefits
- Residents of Manhattan Project waste-affected areas
- Uranium miners
- Downwinders
Who Bears Costs
- Federal government (compensation payments)
Key Policy Areas
Nuclear Policy, Compensation, Public Health, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
Extends and expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to cover additional populations affected by Manhattan Project waste in Missouri and other areas, and provides enhanced compensation.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand radiation compensation program to address previously excluded populations"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateRead the second time and placed on the calendar
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read the …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Alaskan Native communities near Amchitka, Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management, Department of Health and Human Services
Positive-direction: Alaskan Native communities near Amchitka
Negative-direction: Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Justice, Federal Treasury, Government Accountability Office
Family members of uranium workers, Individuals exposed to Manhattan Project radiation, Radiation exposure claimants
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_attorney_general"
- → Attorney General
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