The U.S. Department of Justice has published new guidelines for those who plan to apply for the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

In 2024, Congress allowed RECA, as it is known, to expire, but it was revived under the recent reconciliation tax and spending bill passed in July.

Navajo Nation officials say the restored law will benefit thousands of tribal members who worked as uranium miners along with those known as downwinders.

“The passage of RECA was meaningful step forward, but we still need a long-term extension that reflects the lived experiences of Navajo families impacted by decades of uranium mining,” said Navajo Nation Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty. “We encourage impacted individuals to submit claims before the deadline.”

Under the new RECA program, all c

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