Federal lawmakers to introduce bill reauthorizing, expanding RECA

A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers is set to introduce a bill expanding the Radiation Exposure Reauthorization Act (RECA), which compensates individuals exposed to nuclear testing or uranium mining. The new legislation will extend benefits to Montana residents, where high radiation levels were recorded. This move is crucial as it aims to address long-standing health issues and provide much-needed support to affected communities. The expansion underscores the federal government's commitment to rectifying past environmental and health injustices.