To make technical amendments to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note), provide compensation to certain claimants under such Act, and for other purposes.
Last action on May 30, 2001Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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Summary
Amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Act) to: (1) revise specified geographic and illness eligibility criteria with respect to claims relating to atmospheric testing and uranium mining; and (2) make funding for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund permanent.
Requires periodic claims and budget reporting by the General Accounting Office with respect to Department of Justice administration of the Act.
Amends the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to: (1) provide a $50,000 payment plus medical benefits for a covered individual (or survivor) who has received an atmospheric testing or uranium mining payment under the Act; and (2) extend coverage to all covered individuals (currently covered uranium employees).
