S 1681
Uranium Miners and Workers Act of 2023
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The Uranium Miners and Workers Act of 2023 aims to expand and extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program, which provides benefits to individuals exposed to radiation while working in uranium mines. The bill extends the program’s funding for four years, transfers $475 million from COVID-19 response funds to the program, and broadens eligibility to include workers employed through December 31, 1978, and core drillers. It also expands coverage to include compensation for kidney cancers and other chronic kidney diseases.
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