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S.4928: Beryllium Testing Fairness Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 22, 2022
- Latest Major Action Sept. 22, 2022
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- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 22, 2022
Bill Summary
Beryllium Testing Fairness Act This bill expands eligibility for a compensation program for individuals who developed a beryllium-related illness or sensitivity and who were exposed to beryllium while working at certain Department of Energy facilities or for beryllium vendors. (Beryllium is a metal with various industrial applications, including in the production of nuclear weapons; inhalation of beryllium dust or fumes can have adverse health...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 22, 2022 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Sept. 22, 2022 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patty Murray (D-Wash.) |