Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 13, 2019Law
S. 776
Downwinders Compensation Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 13, 2019)
Downwinders Compensation Act of 2019
This bill expands eligibility for restitution that is provided to certain individuals who were exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing and developed specified cancers. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility to include qualified individuals who were exposed in any part of Clark County, Nevada, or Mohave County, Arizona.
What just happenedMar 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 13, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 13, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate