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Increased compensation and extended deadlines for radiation exposure victims.

This law significantly increases and expands the compensation program for individuals harmed by atomic testing and uranium mining, raising the standard payout to $150,000. It extends the claim filing deadline by 19 years and allows previous recipients to apply for the difference up to the new, higher amount, along with medical benefits. Eligibility is also broadened to include more diseases and job roles.
Key points
Compensation payments for victims of atmospheric testing and uranium-related diseases are increased to $150,000.
The deadline for filing claims is extended by 19 years, and previously denied claimants can resubmit their applications (up to 3 times).
Eligibility is expanded to include new diseases (like renal cancer), new job roles (like core drillers), and new affected areas (including Guam).
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Additional Information
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2023
Print number: S 1751
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-05-18