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S. 1593

Radon Assessment and Reduction Act of 1985

Radon Assessment and Reduction Act of 1985 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report to the Congress within one year an evaluation on the threat to human health of radon gas and radon daughters forming from naturally occurring deposits of uranium and collecting in residences.

Directs the Administrator to conduct a demonstration program testing methods of reducing or eliminating the threat, reporting periodically to the Congress on the results. Authorizes appropriations.

Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to include assistance for releases of radon gas.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
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    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
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    Introduced in Senate