St. Louis RECA Readjustment Act

This bill expands who can qualify for federal payments under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). It adds more ZIP codes linked to Manhattan Project waste, focused on the St. Louis area, so more people who lived, worked, or spent time there may be eligible to file claims for illnesses tied to that contamination. The change is treated as if it had been part of the recent RECA update from the start, which can help people whose claims depend on that timing.

Key points:

• Who is affected: People in newly added ZIP codes connected to Manhattan Project waste exposure, centered around St. Louis.
• What changes: More ZIP codes are recognized under RECA, potentially allowing more residents to seek compensation for related health problems.
• When: The change takes effect as if it had been included in the earlier RECA update, which may apply to past and pending claims.