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Radiation Exposure Compensation Act finally passes Congress
MISSOURI, UNITED STATES, JUL 6 – The act expands compensation to include new diseases and geographic areas and will provide up to $100,000 to victims, extending support for radiation exposure through 2028.
- President Donald Trump signed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' on July 4, reviving the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to restart federal payouts for radiation victims.
- RECA expired over a year ago after the U.S. House refused to extend it, with Hawley's bill blocked, prompting advocates to press for revival.
- The revived RECA provides victims in the St. Louis area with up to $100,000 in compensation, supported by a $50 billion annual funding program.
- Community advocates like Tina Cordova celebrate the long-awaited revival of RECA, bringing relief to New Mexico communities affected by radiation exposure after decades of struggle.
- The revived program will expire again in two years unless Congress acts, with funding ending in 2028, while advocates pledge ongoing efforts for reauthorization.
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