Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026

(a) In general. After the date of enactment of this Act, any claimant who received compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) may submit a request to the Attorney General for additional compensation and benefits. Such request shall contain—

(1) the claimant’s name, social security number, and date of birth;

(2) the amount of award received under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) before the date of enactment of this Act;

(3) any additional benefits and compensation sought through such request; and

(4) any additional information required by the Attorney General.

(b) Additional compensation. If the claimant received compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) before the date of enactment of this Act and submits a request described in subsection (a), the Attorney General shall—

(1) pay the claimant the amount that is equal to any excess of—

(A) the amount the claimant is eligible to receive under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) as amended by this Act; minus

(B) the aggregate amount paid to the claimant under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) before the date of enactment of this Act; and

(2) in any case in which the claimant was compensated under section 4 of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note), provide the claimant with medical benefits under section 4(a)(5) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note).