17-08-2026 23:42 via krqe.com

New legislation in Congress would expand access to benefits for Trinity Site Downwinders

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New legislation in Congress aims to expand access to compensation for people affected by the testing of the atomic bomb in New Mexico. New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D) is co-sponsoring a bill reauthorizing RECA, which reimburses medical costs for the Downwinders, those affected by radiation from the Trinity Site, and their [...]
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