A bill for the relief of the survivors of John Smitherman.
This bill died when its Congress ended.
Bills don't carry over between Congresses. Without re-introduction in a new session, it cannot advance.
Deems a named deceased individual to have incurred a disability contracted in the line of duty in the active naval service during a period of war as a result of exposure to radiation from the detonation of a nuclear device over the Bikini Atoll, for purposes of determining eligibility for veterans' disability benefits. Declares that receipt of benefits by such individual's survivors pursuant to this Act shall be in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States based upon such exposure.
Filed in the Senate
This senate bill has been filed and is working its way through Congress. It will need to pass both the Senate and the House, then be signed by the President to become law.
Who introduced this
Ask AI About This Bill
Get plain-language answers with direct quotes from the bill text.
Your Representatives
Enter your address to see how your representatives voted on this bill.
Your address is only used to find your district and is never saved. See how it works
Votes
Public Opinion
No votes yet — be the first to weigh in.
to cast your vote
Your voice matters — let representatives know where you stand.
Comments
No comments yet. to be the first to weigh in.