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HR 2372 - 101

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

Became Public Law No: 101-426.

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Summary

35 Passed Senate amended May 28, 2002

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund for claims for injuries and death due to exposure during certain time periods to radiation from: (1) nuclear testing in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona; or (2) uranium mining in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, or Utah. Terminates the Fund 22 years after the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth a claims procedure for individuals who submit written medical documentation that they incurred specified diseases as a result of such exposure (including childhood leukemia). Establishes a 20-year limitation of actions period and restricts the amount of attorney's fees which may be received. Insulates the award of damages from insurance claims or payments. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report on the incidence of radiation related to moderate or severe silicosis and pneumoconiosis in uranium miners employed in specified uranium mines located off Indian reservations.

36 Passed House amended May 28, 2002

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund for claims for injuries and death due to radiation exposure during certain time periods in the following areas: (1) nuclear testing in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona; or (2) uranium mining in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, or Utah. Terminates the Fund ten years after the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth a claims procedure for individuals who submit written medical documentation that they incurred specified diseases as a result of such exposure. Establishes a six-year limitation of actions period and restricts the amount of attorney's fees which may be received. Insulates the award of damages from insurance claims or payments.

17 Reported to House with amendment(s) May 28, 2002

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund for claims for injuries and death due to exposure during certain time periods to radiation from: (1) nuclear testing in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona; or (2) uranium mining in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, or Utah. Terminates the Fund ten years after the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth a claims procedure for individuals who submit written medical documentation that they incurred specified diseases as a result of such exposure. Establishes a six-year limitation of actions period and restricts the amount of attorney's fees which may be received. Insulates the award of damages from insurance claims or payments.

00 Introduced in House May 28, 2002

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Atmospheric Nuclear Testing Compensation Trust Fund for claims for injuries and death due to exposure to radiation from nuclear testing or uranium mining in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico during certain time periods. Confers exclusive jurisdiction upon the Atmospheric Nuclear Testing Compensation Trust Fund Board of Directors to process personal injury claims and payments. Subjects any findings and awards made by the Board to judicial review. Prescribes guidelines for Board determination of compassionate claims relating to open air nuclear testing and uranium mining in specified areas. Sets forth a statute of limitations for filing claims, and restricts the amount of attorney's fees which may be received. Insulates the award of damages from insurance claims or payments. Declares the Federal Tort Claims Act inapplicable to radiation compensation actions and confers liability upon the United States regarding such claims to the same extent as a private individual under like circumstances.

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Timeline

Oct 15, 1990

Signed by President.

Oct 15, 1990

Signed by President.

Oct 15, 1990

Became Public Law No: 101-426.

Oct 15, 1990

Became Public Law No: 101-426.

Oct 3, 1990

Measure Signed in Senate.

Oct 3, 1990

Presented to President.

Oct 3, 1990

Presented to President.

Sep 27, 1990

Mr. Frank moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

Sep 27, 1990

Mr. James demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

Sep 27, 1990

On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

Sep 27, 1990

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Sep 27, 1990

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

Sep 27, 1990

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 27, 1990

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

Aug 3, 1990

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Aug 1, 1990

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

Aug 1, 1990

Amendment SP 2486 proposed by Senator Hatfield for Senator Hatch.

Aug 1, 1990

Amendment SP 2486 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Aug 1, 1990

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Aug 1, 1990

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Jun 8, 1990

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.

Jun 7, 1990

Received in the Senate.

Jun 5, 1990

Mr. Frank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jun 5, 1990

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Jun 5, 1990

The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.

Jun 5, 1990

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Jun 5, 1990

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Jun 5, 1990

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Jun 5, 1990

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 25, 1990

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 101-463.

Apr 25, 1990

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 101-463.

Apr 25, 1990

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 282.

Mar 28, 1990

Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

Mar 28, 1990

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 7, 1990

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

Feb 7, 1990

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Nov 8, 1989

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Nov 1, 1989

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

May 19, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

May 16, 1989

Introduced in House

May 16, 1989

Introduced in House

May 16, 1989

Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

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