To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include Guam.

# HR 7672: Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendment **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include residents of Guam. RECA is a federal program that provides compensation to people who suffered health problems from exposure to radiation during nuclear weapons testing in the 1950s and 1960s. Currently, the law covers people exposed in the continental United States, Nevada, and a few other U.S. territories, but Guam is not included.

If passed, Guamanian residents who were exposed to radiation and developed certain illnesses would become eligible for federal compensation. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill would primarily affect current and former Guam residents who were exposed to radioactive fallout, particularly from atmospheric nuclear tests conducted in the nearby Pacific region during the Cold War era. This includes both civilians and military personnel who lived there during the exposure period. By extending RECA's protections to Guam, eligible individuals would gain access to the same compensation and health benefits available to others covered under the existing program. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by Congress.