Reauthorizes the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act through FY2043 and expands eligibility for compensation.
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026 amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY2043. It expands eligibility for compensation to include individuals exposed to radiation from atmospheric nuclear testing, uranium mining, uranium milling, uranium core drilling, or Manhattan Project waste disposal. It also allows for additional compensation for claimants who previously received compensation and provides for the payment of compensation to beneficiaries of deceased individuals.
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