Luján Statement Ahead of 80th Anniversary of Trinity Test
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test:
“Tomorrow marks 80 years since the Trinity Test — eight decades of pain, loss, and injustice for the victims still living with the fallout of nuclear testing and uranium mining.
“For over a decade, our Congressional Delegation has worked alongside courageous advocates to fight for justice. Thanks to this tireless work, Congress passed a historic expansion and extension of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, finally recognizing more of the families harmed by the federal government’s actions.
“As we reflect on the lasting harm caused by these tests and the government’s negligence, we must renew our commitment to the people still suffering today. That means doing everything we can to help them access the compensation they deserve. Together, we will keep fighting to make sure no one is left behind.”
Since being elected to Congress, Senator Luján has played a leading role in advancing legislation to strengthen the RECA program, introducing RECA legislation in every Congress and twice passing it through the Senate.
Last week, Senator Luján led a bipartisan push and urged the Trump administration to swiftly provide detailed guidance for claimants to access the RECA program following its recent expansion and extension by Congress.
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