S 4398
Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2020
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The Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2020 aims to compensate residents of Vieques, Puerto Rico, who were affected by decades of military training exercises on the island. The bill establishes a process for individuals to receive monetary compensation if they developed chronic illnesses linked to environmental contamination from the exercises. It also outlines a plan for the municipality of Vieques to receive funding and support to build a new medical facility and address ongoing health challenges, including environmental remediation efforts.
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