Parity for Pacific Radiation Survivors Act

Summary

The bill changes the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act so that people from Guam who were exposed to nuclear testing fallout can file for compensation. It also expands the list of covered illnesses to include renal disease and clarifies eligibility for veterans and cleanup workers. The change aims to give Pacific island survivors parity with other affected groups.

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