To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to revise the definition of affected area and extend the period in which compensation may be provided, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to revise the definition of affected area and extend the period in which compensation may be provided, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers. The main policy domain is Energy, Labor, Government Operations.
Who Benefits and How
energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Downwinders Act.
- Section id326124D3F40D42E99D0450F3AEE251FA: 2. Amendments to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Section 4 of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note; Public Law 101–426) is...
- Section id97c426f294824ffd9973aef8a6557945: 5A. Claims relating to manhattan project waste A claimant shall receive compensation for a claim made under this Act, as described in subsection (b) or (c),...
- Section id994461b6e47c4f8e9a23e5996e553357: 3. Study on counties affected by radiation fall-out due to open air nuclear testing conducted in Nevada and New Mexico Not later than 1 year after the date of...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to revise the definition of affected area and extend the period in which compensation may be provided, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Labor, Government Operations
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to revise the definition of affected area and extend the period in which compensation may be provided, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_energy"
- → Secretary of Energy
- "secretary_of_health_and_human_services"
- → Secretary of Health and Human Services
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