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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 538
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 28, 2021
Mr. Gosar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include certain communities and to extend the fund, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021
.
Inclusion under the radiation exposure compensation act
Section 4(b)(1) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note; Public Law 101–426) is amended—
in subparagraph (B)—
by striking that portion of
; and
by striking that consists of townships 13 through 16 at ranges 63 through 71
; and
in subparagraph (C), by inserting all acreage in any county all or part of which is located in
before that part
.
Extension of fund
Section 3(d) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended—
by striking 22 years
and inserting 27 years
; and
by striking 22-year
and inserting 27-year
.