legislation: 100-hr-5022

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100-hr-5022 100 hr 5022 Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Law 1988-07-12 1988-09-16 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] UT D O000156 1 Radiation Exposure Compensation Act - Confers jurisdiction upon the United States Claims Court for wrongful death or injury actions brought by individuals alleging radiation exposure from either Federal nuclear testing at the Nevada test site or from employment in uranium mining. Sets forth procedural guidelines and a maximum damages award for certain claims relating to: (1) open air nuclear testing; and (2) uranium mining. Sets forth a statute of limitations. Prescribes the maximum percentage which attorneys may receive for services rendered. Establishes a fine for violations of this prescription. Provides that insurance claims shall not be affected by the award of damages. Declares that the United States is liable under this Act to the same extent as a private individual under like circumstances. 2025-08-28T20:07:37Z  

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