To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include the Territory of Guam in the list of affected areas with respect to which claims relating to atmospheric nuclear testing shall be allowed, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 2910

Introduced

Jun 15, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Claims Compensation (Law) Government liability Guam Health Law Leukemia Nuclear weapons Residence requirements

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Summary

Amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include the Territory of Guam among the affected areas for which health claims relating to atmospheric nuclear testing are allowed.

Sets forth periods of required presence during testing periods for persons in Guam filing leukemia or specified disease claims.

Actions

Jun 15, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 15, 2005

Introduced in House

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