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69th Legislature 2025 SR 14
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ENROLLED BILL
A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA URGING CONGRESS TO INCLUDE
MONTANANS IN THE RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT.
WHEREAS, from 1945 to 1962, the United States government conducted over 200 above-ground
nuclear tests, exposing tens of thousands of people in downwind areas to deadly radiation; and
WHEREAS, Montana is one of the most impacted "downwind" states and home to 15 of the 25 most
exposed counties in the United States, including Meagher, Broadwater, Beaverhead, Chouteau, Jefferson,
Powell, Judith Basin, Madison, Fergus, Gallatin, Petroleum, Lewis and Clark, Blaine, Silver Bow, and Deer
Lodge Counties; and
WHEREAS, this issue is important to many Montanans who have suffered and even died from radiation
exposure and may not even know their cancers were caused by our nation's nuclear testing; and
WHEREAS, the current compensation available for those impacted by United States nuclear weapons
development and testing is still not available for impacted Montanans, even though the 1997 study by the
United States government indicated that Montana should be included in the Radiation Exposure Compensation
Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:
That the United States Congress be urged to pass amendments to include Montanans in the Radiation
Exposure Compensation Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of State send copies of this resolution to the
members of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.
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I hereby certify that the within bill,
SR 14, originated in the Senate.
___________________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
___________________________________________
President of the Senate
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025.
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
INTRODUCED BY A. OLSEN, M. CUFFE
A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA URGING CONGRESS TO INCLUDE
MONTANANS IN THE RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT.