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Downwinders Parity Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5992| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Downwinders Compensation Act of 2020 This bill extends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund for five years. In addition, the bill expands eligibility for relief for individuals who were exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing and subsequently developed specified cancers. Specifically, the bill extends eligibility to qualified individuals who were exposed in any part of Clark County, Nevada, or Mohave County, Arizona.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 10, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • February 27, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • February 27, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 10, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 116-757: Downwinders Compensation Act of 2019
  • S 116-776: Downwinders Compensation Act of 2019
ArizonaCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityDigestive and metabolic diseasesGovernment liabilityNevadaNuclear weaponsRadiation

Downwinders Parity Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5992| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Downwinders Compensation Act of 2020 This bill extends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund for five years. In addition, the bill expands eligibility for relief for individuals who were exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing and subsequently developed specified cancers. Specifically, the bill extends eligibility to qualified individuals who were exposed in any part of Clark County, Nevada, or Mohave County, Arizona.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 10, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • February 27, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • February 27, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 10, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 116-757: Downwinders Compensation Act of 2019
  • S 116-776: Downwinders Compensation Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ArizonaCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityDigestive and metabolic diseasesGovernment liabilityNevadaNuclear weaponsRadiation