A bill to make technical amendments to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note), provide compensation to certain claimants under such Act, and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 16, 2001)
Requires periodic claims and budget reporting by the General Accounting Office with respect to Department of Justice administration of the Act.
Amends the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to: (1) provide a $50,000 payment plus medical benefits for a covered individual (or survivor) who has received an atmospheric testing or uranium mining payment under the Act; and (2) extend coverage to all covered individuals (currently covered uranium employees).
What just happenedMay 16, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5013-5014)
Who’s behind it
- May 16, 2001IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5013-5014)
Judiciary Committee - May 16, 2001IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5012-5013)
- May 16, 2001IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate