Downwinders Parity Act of 2025

This bill widens who can get help under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). It adds certain communities so more people exposed to radiation—like “downwinders” who lived near nuclear test sites—can qualify for benefits. It also keeps the RECA trust fund open longer, so payments can continue through December 31, 2030. Finally, it tells the Attorney General to report within 180 days on how the government will inform newly eligible people about these benefits.

Key points

• Who is affected: People in newly included communities who were exposed to radiation and may qualify for RECA benefits.
• What changes: Expands eligibility under RECA; extends the trust fund’s end date to December 31, 2030; requires an outreach report from the Attorney General.
• When: Trust fund available through December 31, 2030; outreach report due 180 days after the law takes effect.