Overview

• 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.