releases: https://bell.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-bell-and-moylan-introduce-legislation-expanding-radiation
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| https://bell.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-bell-and-moylan-introduce-legislation-expanding-radiation | Representatives Bell and Moylan Introduce Legislation Expanding Radiation Exposure Benefits | 2026-08-01 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | MO | Wesley Bell | B001324 | bell.house.gov | bell | https://bell.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | "Long before I got to Congress, I heard from St. Louisans who endured decades of health crises, economic struggles, and neglect after radioactive contamination from the Manhattan Project upended their lives. Families from across my district have suffered from terrible cancers, thyroid issues, and even death because of the improper storage of this deadly waste,” said Congressman Wesley Bell. "While no legislation can truly rectify that harm, this expansion of compensable diseases and increase in RECA benefits from $50,000 to $150,000, in addition to covering medical expenses, is a huge step in the right direction. Nothing can fully right this wrong, but this effort tips the scales toward justice — for everyone from St. Louis to Guam.” "This legislation brings together a strong bipartisan coalition of Members of Congress, survivors, advocates, and communities who have refused to give up this fight,” said Congressman Moylan. “Together, our voices are stronger, and together, we will keep fighting until every American harmed by radiation exposure receives the justice they have been denied. I’m not backing down until we get this across the finish line for the people of Guam who were impacted and all those still left behind.” | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |