H.R.573: To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to remove the requirement that exposure resulting in stomach cancer occur before age 30, and for other purposes.

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Bill Summary

Amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (relating to certain claims for injuries due to exposure to radiation from nuclear testing) to remove the requirement that exposure resulting in stomach cancer occur before age 30. Extends the time for the filing of claims that were previously barred.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Feb. 4, 1997

Introduced in the House by Patsy T. Mink (D-Hawaii)

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