Downwinders Parity Act of 2023
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to expand which communities can receive compensation for radiation exposure. The bill makes changes to the geographic areas covered under the existing law.
Who It Affects
Persons newly eligible for benefits under the amended Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. The Attorney General. Relevant Senate and House committees.
Key Provisions
• The bill removes restrictions on a specific geographic area that previously limited eligibility to only certain townships and ranges (Sec. 2)
• The bill expands eligibility to include all acreage in any county that has any part located in a specified area (Sec. 2)
• The Attorney General must submit a report within 180 days of the bill becoming law that outlines efforts to educate and reach out to people who are newly eligible for benefits (Sec. 3)
What Changes
The geographic boundaries for who qualifies for radiation exposure compensation become larger. More people in more counties may now be eligible for benefits based on where they live or lived.
Important Definitions
None defined in bill text.
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