Full Title To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to provide for certain claims related to atmospheric testing, and for other purposes.
Reauthorize and amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to provide compensation for certain claims related to atmospheric nuclear testing.
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Evidence
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DOJ says RECA was reauthorized under Pub. L. 119-21, enacted July 4, 2025, and that the program is using amended claimant categories. It lists downwinders and onsite participants exposed through atmospheric nuclear testing as eligible claimant categories, with qualifying downwinders receiving $100,000 and a claim deadline of December 31, 2027.
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GovInfo records H.R. 10115 as introduced August 17, 2026, with Greg Stanton listed as an original cosponsor. The bill title is to amend RECA to provide for certain claims related to atmospheric testing, and the action listed is referral to the Judiciary and Energy and Commerce Committees.
Assessments
RECA was reauthorized and amended by Pub. L. 119-21, enacted July 4, 2025, during Stanton's current House term. DOJ implementation confirms compensation is available for atmospheric nuclear testing-related claimant categories including downwinders and onsite participants, which matches the promised outcome. Stanton also continued to pursue further RECA amendments as an original cosponsor of H.R. 10115 in August 2026, but that later bill is not necessary to credit the core promise as delivered.