House Delays Vote on Radiation Compensation Bill Amid Missouri Lawmakers' Push for Expansion

Speaker Mike Johnson cancels vote on limited RECA extension after bipartisan demands to include more states, including Missouri.

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) is set to expire this summer, prompting legislative action.
A proposed two-year extension without expanded eligibility faced backlash from Missouri lawmakers.
Senators Josh Hawley and Ben Ray Lujan sponsor a broader bill that passed the Senate with bipartisan support.
Speaker Johnson canceled the scheduled vote after discussions with Missouri Rep. Ann Wagner.
Advocates and lawmakers continue to push for expanded coverage to include additional states affected by radiation exposure.