H.R. 5338 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2021
H.R. 5338 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Sep 22, 2021, sponsored by Teresa Leger Fernandez with 77 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 22, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 77
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2021 This bill expands two programs that compensate individuals who were exposed to radiation during certain nuclear testing or uranium mining and subsequently developed medical conditions, including cancers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 67 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 22, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 8. (Dec 8, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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