The RECA Amendments of 2000 offers compensation to those who have developed disease due to their unintended exposure to radiation. Certain conditions must be met in order to qualify.
Smokers are eligible for consideration.
The RECA Amendments of 1999 also offers compensation to those who worked in above or underground, open pit uranium mines, uranium mills, or individuals who transported uranium ore. S. 1515 provides for respect of Native American law when processing claims.