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No Radioactive Roads: New Rules for Phosphogypsum Use

This act aims to protect public health by establishing stricter rules for the use of phosphogypsum, a material containing radioactive substances. It ensures that any new uses of this material will be thoroughly assessed for health and environmental risks, and that information will be publicly available. This is to prevent people, especially construction workers and residents, from being exposed to harmful radiation.
Key points
Prohibits the use of phosphogypsum in road construction to protect public health from radiation.
Establishes strict requirements for any new uses of phosphogypsum, including cancer risk assessment and water impact.
All requests for new phosphogypsum uses and test results will be publicly available on the EPA website.
The maximum acceptable cancer risk from phosphogypsum exposure cannot exceed 9.1 in 100,000 people.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4592
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
Process start date: 2025-07-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Radioactive Roads Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4592.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of phosphogypsum in road construction to protect public health from radiation.
  • Establishes strict requirements for any new uses of phosphogypsum, including cancer risk assessment and water impact.
  • All requests for new phosphogypsum uses and test results will be publicly available on the EPA website.
  • The maximum acceptable cancer risk from phosphogypsum exposure cannot exceed 9.1 in 100,000 people.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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