HB4426: Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, and for other purposes.
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This bill amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, a federal law that pays workers harmed by radiation exposure during uranium mining and nuclear weapons production. The bill improves compensation amounts and eligibility for uranium miners and others affected by radiation. Uranium miners historically developed serious illnesses like cancer from exposure to radioactive materials without proper safety protection. The bill is currently introduced in Congress and awaits review.
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HB4426: Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2023
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Sponsors
Teresa Fernandez
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (56)
James Moylan
Nanette Barragan
Lisa Rochester
Andre Carson
Judy Chu