Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

Summary

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act - Confers jurisdiction upon the United States Claims Court for wrongful death or injury actions brought by individuals alleging radiation exposure from either Federal nuclear testing at the Nevada test site or from employment in uranium mining. Sets forth procedural guidelines and a maximum damages award for certain claims relating to: (1) open air nuclear testing; and (2) uranium mining. Sets forth a statute of limitations. Prescribes the maximum percentage which attorneys may receive for services rendered. Establishes a fine for violations of this prescription. Provides that insurance claims shall not be affected by the award of damages. Declares that the United States is liable under this Act to the same extent as a private individual under like circumstances.

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Timeline

1. 12 July 1988

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 July 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 July 1988

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 12 July 1988

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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