Sen. Hawley Fights for Expanded Radiation Compensation Amid Shutdown Threat

Senator Josh Hawley pushes for the reauthorization and expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, tying it to government funding negotiations as the deadline approaches.

Sen. Josh Hawley urges reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, aiming to expand coverage to additional states and territories.
Hawley's efforts to attach the amendment to all Senate bills come as a government shutdown looms at the end of the week.
The act compensates Americans exposed to radiation during nuclear testing and uranium mining, with some groups currently not covered.
Opposition from some Republicans and the House Speaker, citing budget concerns, complicates the bill's passage.
The amendment's inclusion in last year's National Defense Authorization Act was removed, raising concerns about its future success.