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S.776: Downwinders Compensation Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 13, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 13, 2019
Bill Summary
Downwinders Compensation Act of 2019 This bill expands eligibility for restitution that is provided to certain individuals who were exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing and developed specified cancers. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility to include qualified individuals who were exposed in any part of Clark County, Nevada, or Mohave County, Arizona.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 13, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) |