How the U.S. Government poisoned its own people and continues to refuse to pay the bill
PSR is committed to advocating for the unknowing, unwilling, and uncompensated victims of the Cold War. They have been harmed, and their genes carry this burden through their family for generations. Although the U.S. Government has admitted that radiation exposure causes cancer and that it holds responsibility for these people’s lives, for decades, victims have watched as family members, friends, and veterans have passed away while fighting for justice. Many still desperately need support.
The existing RECA legislation is set to lapse in 2024, leaving many left out in the cold. This is a crucial moment in their fight for justice. The Senate recently passed amendments to legislation that will see RECA extended and expanded to help those who desperately need it. However, to come into force it must remain in the National Defense Authorization Act through a process of negotiation, known as conference, with the House. This is why it is so important that you write to your representatives and fight for the justice these people deserve.
Latest RECA News & Actions
Tell your U.S. Rep: vote in favor of justice for radiation victims
Send an email to urge your U.S. Representative to re-initiate and expand RECA.
Indigenous Week of Action in DC to support RECA
Radiation survivors from the Navajo Nation, Laguna Pueblo, Acoma Pueblo and Hopi tribe are in Washington, DC, September 24th to 26th to urge Congress to re-initiate and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).
New Resource: Silent Contamination Timeline
Silent Contamination is an interactive timeline that explores Native American involvement in the nuclear industry and the consequences that have followed.
Still fighting for RECA Despite Setbacks
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, otherwise known as RECA, expired on June 7th even though on March 7th the Senate passed S. 3853 with strong bipartisan support in a 69 to 30 vote.