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HR 5887 102th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Cancer Department of Energy Federal employees Government employees' health insurance Health Nuclear facilities Radiation

Defense Nuclear Workers' Health Insurance Act of 1992

Introduced: August 12, 1992 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 15, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Aug 12, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 12, 1992
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Defense Nuclear Workers' Health Insurance Act of 1992 - Mandates payment to certain former Department of Energy employees for health care services incurred (through insurance or out-of-pocket) above a specified dollar amount.

Sets forth eligibility requirements, including that a former employee have had certain exposure to ionizing radiation or have worked in a facility in which radioactive materials were regularly stored, handled, or disposed of.

What's happening now October 15, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Aug 12, 1992
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