S 972 · 101th Congress · Health

Radiation Research Reorganization Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-05-11· Sponsored by Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of Health and Human Services, and Office of Management and Budget.(1990-02-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Radiation Research Reorganization Act of 1989 - Transfers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Health Secretary) the authority of the Secretary of Energy (Energy Secretary) to conduct, under specified provisions of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and any other law, epidemiological studies of the effects of exposure to radiation. Transfers related positions, property, records, obligations, commitments, and unexpended appropriations. Directs the Health Secretary to undertake a comprehensive program of epidemiological research into the health effects of exposure to radiation with the aim of identifying the nature and magnitude of the risk to the public and to the workforce of the Department of Energy (DOE) resulting from DOE activities. Directs the Energy Secretary to submit to the Health Secretary and the Congress: (1) a complete listing of data and records held or maintained by the DOE and of potential use in the conduct and evaluation of epidemiological and related studies; and (2) a complete record of funds expended by that department on research related to the health effects of radiation during each of the five years preceding enactment of this Act. Directs the En…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats