Representative Wesley Bell introduced the St. Louis RECA Readjustment Act, expanding compensation for areas affected by radioactive contamination.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Representative Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) has introduced the St. Louis RECA Readjustment Act, aimed at expanding the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include the ZIP codes 63106 and 63107. These areas, which have been affected by radioactive contamination from the Manhattan Project, are highlighted for their lack of federal assistance.
Bell expressed that while recent RECA legislation was welcome, “people in ZIP codes 63106 and 63107 also deserve equal recognition and justice.” He emphasized the ongoing health and economic challenges faced by families in these neighborhoods due to past neglect.
The proposed legislation seeks to ensure that these communities receive the support and acknowledgment needed, as the RECA was originally designed to compensate those harmed by radiation exposure related to U.S. nuclear programs.
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Wesley Bell Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Wesley Bell:
- H.R.4631: To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include additional ZIP Codes with respect to claims relating to Manhattan Project waste.
- H.R.4010: Turning Untrusted Tutoring Origins Away from Resources Act of 2025
- H.R.3621: Public Safety and Mental Health Reporting Act
- H.R.2816: Shell Company Abuse Act
- H.R.2669: Community First Act
- H.R.2668: DART Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Wesley Bell on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bell.
Wesley Bell Fundraising
Wesley Bell recently disclosed $259.6K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 333rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 76.1% came from individual donors.
Bell disclosed $199.8K of spending. This was the 267th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bell disclosed $642.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 403rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Wesley Bell's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
