Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026
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Latest action (17 Aug 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026 would amend the existing Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, which compensates people harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons testing, uranium mining and milling, and Manhattan Project waste. The bill would extend eligibility windows (generally from 1962 to 1992), add newly covered geographic areas including Guam, Colorado, Montana, and additional ZIP codes in Missouri, Illinois, Washington, and Ohio, and add new eligible groups such as people onsite during nuclear tests, the Enewetak Atoll cleanup, and the Palomares and Thule bomber incidents. It would raise compensation amounts, add coverage for out-of-pocket medical expenses, expand the list of covered diseases, ease evidentiary rules by allowing sworn affidavits from others to support claims, broaden who may file claims on behalf of affected individuals, and extend the compensation fund and claim deadlines from 2027/2028 to 2042/2043. It also lets people who already received payments request additional compensation under the new rules.
The bill primarily affects individuals exposed to radiation from atmospheric nuclear testing, uranium industry work, or nuclear waste, along with their survivors and legal representatives, in the newly and previously covered states and territories, including Guam, Missouri, Illinois, Washington, Colorado, Ohio, and other affected areas.
The bill was introduced in the House on August 17, 2026, with bipartisan-adjacent sponsorship (all Democratic co-sponsors joining a Republican sponsor), and referred to the House Judiciary and Energy and Commerce Committees. It has not yet been considered or voted on; further committee action would be needed before any floor vote.
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Timeline
17 Aug 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10115 do?
- The Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026 would amend the existing Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, which compensates people harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons testing, uranium mining and milling, and Manhattan Project waste. The bill would extend eligibility windows (generally from 1962 to 1992), add newly covered geographic areas including Guam, Colorado, Montana, and additional ZIP codes in Missouri, Illinois, Washington, and Ohio, and add new eligible groups such as people onsite during nuclear tests, the Enewetak Atoll cleanup, and the Palomares and Thule bomber incidents. It would raise compensation amounts, add coverage for out-of-pocket medical expenses, expand the list of covered diseases, ease evidentiary rules by allowing sworn affidavits from others to support claims, broaden who may file claims on behalf of affected individuals, and extend the compensation fund and claim deadlines from 2027/2028 to 2042/2043. It also lets people who already received payments request additional compensation under the new rules. The bill primarily affects individuals exposed to radiation from atmospheric nuclear testing, uranium industry work, or nuclear waste, along with their survivors and legal representatives, in the newly and previously covered states and territories, including Guam, Missouri, Illinois, Washington, Colorado, Ohio, and other affected areas. The bill was introduced in the House on August 17, 2026, with bipartisan-adjacent sponsorship (all Democratic co-sponsors joining a Republican sponsor), and referred to the House Judiciary and Energy and Commerce Committees. It has not yet been considered or voted on; further committee action would be needed before any floor vote.
- Has H.R. 10115 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10115. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10115?
- H.R. 10115 was sponsored by Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), with 19 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10115?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (17 Aug 2026).
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