Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 12, 1988)
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act - Confers jurisdiction upon the United States Claims Court for wrongful death or injury actions brought by individuals alleging radiation exposure from either Federal nuclear testing at the Nevada test site or from employment in uranium mining. Sets forth procedural guidelines and a maximum damages award for certain claims relating to: (1) open air nuclear testing; and (2) uranium mining. Sets forth a statute of limitations. Prescribes the maximum percentage which attorneys may receive for services rendered. Establishes a fine for violations of this prescription. Provides that insurance claims shall not be affected by the award of damages.
Declares that the United States is liable under this Act to the same extent as a private individual under like circumstances.
What just happenedJul 21, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 21, 1988Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Administrative Oversight and the Courts Subcommittee - Jul 12, 1988IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 12, 1988IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate