Mar 13, 2026 · The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), 42 U.S.C. § 2210 note, is a federal law that provides partial restitution to individuals who developed certain serious illnesses following …

RECA provides lump-sum compensation to individuals who have developed certain cancers and other serious illnesses due to exposure to radiation from U.S. atmospheric nuclear weapons testing or …

Jul 19, 2024 · The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) provides one-time benefit payments to persons who may have developed cancer or other specified diseases after being exposed to …

On July 3, 2025, Congress reauthorized claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and extended the RECA Trust Fund. In addition, the reauthorization expands the criteria for …

4 hours ago · The federal government has paid out more than $63 million since the compensation program expanded in 2025.

The RECA Program, an office within DOJ’s Civil Division, adjudicates claims filed under RECA. No requirement to prove a causal connection between exposure to radiation and subsequent illness. …

Oct 13, 2025 · Thanks to years of advocacy from impacted families and health organizations, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) has officially been reinstated and expanded as of …

4 days ago · Uranium workers experiencing illnesses caused by on‑the‑job radioactive exposure can now file their RECA claims online. The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a new online claims …

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) is a law that provides monetary compensation to those affected by government-created radiation and has been diagnosed with a covered cancer.

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