S. 4119 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
RECA Extension Act of 2022
S. 4119 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Apr 28, 2022, sponsored by Mike Lee with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
- Public law
- Public Law 117-139
What it does
RECA Extension Act of 2022 This bill extends a program that compensates individuals who were exposed to radiation from atomic weapons testing or uranium mining or processing and who subsequently developed specified cancers or other medical conditions. The bill terminates the program two years after the bill's enactment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Lee (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2022
- Passed the SenateApr 28, 2022
- Passed the HouseMay 11, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentJun 6, 2022
- Became lawJun 7, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-139. (Jun 7, 2022)
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