January 30th, 2026Heinrich, Luján Announce DOJ Launch of New Online Portal Providing Compensation for New Mexico Victims of Nuclear Radiation Exposure

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced the launch of thenew online portalfor Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims.
Prior to the launch of thisonline portal, Heinrich, Luján, and the New Mexico Delegation sent anopen letterto New Mexico’s holders of health care records, birth and death records, tax records, school records and any other necessary records to request their full cooperation in delivering long overdue justice for New Mexicans exposed to radiation.
Heinrich has reintroduced legislation to extend and expand RECA since his first Senateterm, starting in 2013.
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