To repeal a provision of Federal tort claim law relating to the civil liability of Government contractors for certain injuries, losses of property, and deaths, and for other purposes.
Radiation Victims Fair Treatment Act - Amends the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985 to repeal provisions which: (1) substitute the United States as defendant in all suits against private contractors for radiation injuries arising from atomic weapons testing programs; and (2) make the Federal Tort Claims Act the sole remedy for those injuries. Details the applicability of statutes of limitations.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 986.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
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