Research ReportCRS ReportVersion 15
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The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA): Compensation Related to Exposure to Radiation from Atomic Weapons Testing, Radioactive Waste, and Uranium Mining
Published Aug 31, 2026Updated Sep 2, 2026
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