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Senate Advances Nuclear Compensation Overhaul in Reconciliation Bill

The proposal could expand compensation to thousands of nuclear-exposed workers across four states.

Maggie Billiman, a downwinder and advocate for the reauthorization and expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, is hoping federal and tribal leadership will hear victims of uranium mining and help.
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Overview

  • The Senate has inserted a comprehensive overhaul of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act into its 2025 tax and budget reconciliation bill.
  • The expansion will restore benefits following the program’s expiration last year and extend coverage to residents in Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky and Alaska.
  • Eligible groups now include uranium mine workers employed between 1971 and 1990 and additional categories of downwind victims from atomic testing.
  • Senator Josh Hawley spearheaded the bipartisan push with support from Senate leaders and President Trump.
  • The House must still review the final Senate text before deciding whether to adopt the provisions during budget negotiations.