S 2012
Downwinders Parity Act of 2021
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Bill overview
The Downwinders Parity Act of 2021 expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to provide compensation to more people who were exposed to radiation from atmospheric nuclear testing. Specifically, it broadens the areas covered to include all of Clark County, Nevada, and Mohave County, Arizona, removing previous restrictions on eligibility. The bill also requires the Department of Justice to report on efforts to inform individuals newly eligible for compensation about the program. This aims to provide relief to communities impacted by these historical testing activities.
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Kyrsten Sinema
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