Bill · H.R. 4631· House(119-HR-4631)
St. Louis RECA Readjustment Act
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Wesley Bell
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "St. Louis RECA Readjustment Act," aims to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. It specifically seeks to include additional ZIP Codes regarding claims related to Manhattan Project waste. The amendment involves adding ZIP Codes 63106 and 63107 to the existing list. This change is intended to expand the scope of compensation claims.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill expands the scope of compensation claims for people exposed to Manhattan Project waste in specific ZIP codes.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+4
The addition of St. Louis ZIP codes expands benefits specifically for residents in these urban areas.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill expands eligibility for compensation which can provide financial support to low-income residents in the affected areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expansion of Compensation Eligibility: By adding ZIP Codes 63106 and 63107 to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, more people living in these areas may be able to file claims relating to Manhattan Project waste (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned 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 Urban Residents+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House