The United States Senate passed an act that would compensate victims of radiation exposure around the nation. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) passed Thursday on a vote of 69 to 30. Its prospects in the House are uncertain. The bill by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., would expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include more people who believe their illnesses were caused by that exposure. While many Republicans have balked at the cost — an estimated $50 billion, according to Hawley’s office — the senators have argued that the government is at fault and should step up. ===== FULL STORY: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/politics/national-politics/senate-passes-reca-radiation-exposure-compensation-act/63-fc776b03-35cb-4af0-9ad8-1d89da7f6b79 ===== Get the latest St. Louis news, weather and sports: https://www.ksdk.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ksdktv Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/ksdknews Download the 5 On Your Side app: https://www.ksdk.com/app To watch 5 On Your Side broadcasts or reports 24/7, 5 On Your Side is always streaming on 5+. Download for free on Roku (http://bit.ly/3XxQuEZ), Amazon Fire TV (https://bit.ly/3YZZsw7) or the Apple TV App Store.