The Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026 amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to extend compensation eligibility and.
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026 amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to extend compensation eligibility and benefits. It allows individuals who received compensation under the Act to submit requests for additional compensation and benefits. It also extends the limitation on claims to 2042 and authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2041. The Act directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study on radioactive fallout from atmospheric nuclear weapons testing and submit a report to Congress.
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