Bill · H.R. 1362· House(119-HR-1362)
Downwinders Parity Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/14/2025
- Last activity
- 2/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Paul Gosar
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Downwinders Parity Act of 2025," aims to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. It seeks to change how certain communities are included under the existing act. The legislation also extends the date for the trust fund. Additionally, it requires the Attorney General to submit a report regarding outreach efforts.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill expands coverage to all acreage in counties part of the designated area, benefiting rural residents.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
Expanding eligibility under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act provides financial assistance for health-related impacts of radiation exposure.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4
The expanded geographical coverage likely includes more individuals in tribal and rural areas impacted by radiation.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
Extending the trust fund date to 2030 maintains long-term government liability for compensation payments.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Eligibility for Benefits: By amending subparagraph (B) and (C) of Section 4(b)(1), the bill changes the geographical requirements for inclusion under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Section 2). This expands the coverage to include all acreage in any county that is part of the designated area.
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Extended Funding Availability: The bill changes the expiration date of the trust fund to December 31, 2030 (Section 3). This ensures that the fund remains active for a longer period than previously scheduled.
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Increased Outreach and Education: The Attorney General is required to submit a report within 180 days regarding efforts to educate and conduct outreach to persons who are newly eligible for benefits (Section 4). This helps ensure people know they are entitled to benefits under the new amendments.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Native Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- 5/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mark AmodeiRepublican · Nevada
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Mike KennedyRepublican · Utah
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Blake MooreRepublican · Utah
Celeste MaloyRepublican · Utah
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada