H.R. 4631: St. Louis RECA Readjustment Act

This bill is titled the St. Louis RECA Readjustment Act and proposes changes to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). The main aim of the bill is to expand the list of ZIP Codes eligible for radiation exposure compensation related to waste from the Manhattan Project.

Key Provisions

• Inclusion of Additional ZIP Codes: The bill specifically adds the ZIP Codes 63106 and 63107 to the areas that can file claims for compensation under the RECA. Currently, certain areas are recognized for compensation due to their proximity to sites that handled waste from the Manhattan Project, which was the World War II project that developed atomic bombs.
• Effective Date: The changes implemented by this bill would take effect as though they were part of another law (Public Law 119–21) that already amended RECA.

Implications

By including additional ZIP Codes, the bill aims to allow more residents who may have been affected by radiation exposure from Manhattan Project activities to seek compensation. This could potentially benefit individuals living in these new ZIP codes by providing them with access to financial support for health issues that may have arisen due to exposure to radiation.

Relevance

Overall, the St. Louis RECA Readjustment Act is focused on adjusting the criteria for who is eligible to seek compensation under existing laws related to radiation exposure, specifically targeting residents in the specified areas of St. Louis.

Relevant Companies

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