S. 4928 · 117th Congress
Beryllium Testing Fairness Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Patty Murray
- Introduced
- 2022-09-22
- Latest action
- 2022-09-22 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Beryllium Testing Fairness Act
This bill expands eligibility for a compensation program for individuals who developed a beryllium-related illness or sensitivity and who were exposed to beryllium while working at certain Department of Energy facilities or for beryllium vendors. (Beryllium is a metal with various industrial applications, including in the production of nuclear weapons; inhalation of beryllium dust or fumes can have adverse health effects.)