Lawmakers from Missouri are expressing strong opposition to Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to schedule a House vote on an extension of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) that would exclude Missouri and other affected regions, including New Mexico and the Navajo Nation. Senator Josh Hawley and other representatives, including Cori Bush and Ann Wagner, have criticized the bill, arguing that it fails to provide justice to those suffering from radioactive waste exposure. Hawley has vowed to block any RECA bill that does not include Missouri, stating that it will not pass the Senate by consent. Following pressure from Missouri lawmakers, Johnson has decided not to bring the proposed RECA reauthorization to the floor next week. The Senate has already passed Senator Hawley's RECA expansion bill with nearly 70 votes, which Missouri lawmakers are urging the House to take up instead. There are 10 days until RECA expires.
Speaker Johnson did the right thing pulling this vote on a RECA extension bill that left out so many. Let’s vote on the bipartisan expansion bill that gives all victims of radiation exposure compensation before any more die. https://t.co/RzfOGRGWqV
Hawley Urges House to Pass His RECA Proposal After Johnson Backtracks on Dirty Extension Bill https://t.co/N1IUujB4sZ
It’s great news for MO that House leadership listened to my concerns & those of my constituents & pulled the Floor vote on this misguided proposal. We’re going to keep fighting for expansion of RECA so Missourians impacted by radiation get the support & compensation they deserve. https://t.co/6H1HRFnRbA
There is a RECA bill passed with nearly 70 votes by the Senate sitting in the House waiting for action. It’s the only viable option now. Pass it, Speaker Johnson! https://t.co/sX6LuX7oRk
News: Mike Johnson will no longer bring a clean, 2-year reauthorization of RECA to the floor next week: Per spox: “After consulting with Congresswoman Wagner, the Majority Leader and Speaker have decided not to bring the proposed RECA reauthorization to the floor next week.”
Remember when the Senate first voted to pass Senator Hawley's RECA bill? Then remember when the Senate voted to pass Senator Hawley's RECA bill AGAIN? “This is the time for the House to act—no more excuses, no more delays . . . no more blaming of the victims.” https://t.co/FqJGSUO6pj
Lawmakers from Missouri blasted Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to schedule a House vote on an extension of the radiation exposure bill that would exclude the state from eligibility. https://t.co/znRFQ0NIjC
🚨 Next week, @SpeakerJohnson plans to rip off Missourians & thousands of others who are suffering from radioactive waste dumped in our backyards by the federal government. Failing to expand RECA is not a viable option. I’m a NO on any effort that doesn’t expand RECA NOW.
Hawley Slams Johnson for Plan to Vote on RECA Bill Excluding Missouri, New Mexico, and Hundreds of Thousands of Americans https://t.co/kiJXRkSXcz
RECA without Missouri is dead on arrival. I will continue to fight for the expansion of RECA so Missourians are given the justice they deserve. The House can and must take up the Senate-passed expansion.
Let me be clear: no RECA bill that excludes Missouri will pass the Senate by consent. I will demand every procedural vote. And every vote will be a reminder the House would rather fund foreign wars than compensate Americans poisoned by their government
Mike Johnson’s office tell us he will ask the House to pass a dirty RECA bill that gives NOTHING to Missouri, New Mexico, the Navajo Nation, our atomic vets or anyone else poisoned by their own government. Total dereliction. No member from Missouri can possibly vote for this
🔟 days. There are 10 days until RECA expires. @SpeakerJohnson is currently sitting on legislation that would extend and expand RECA to compensate victims of Manhattan Project waste, including those in Missouri. The time to act is NOW! #ExpandRECANow https://t.co/PVV43a0THU