Lee Implores Hegseth to Help NV Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins
veterans-rights organization composed of veterans and downwinders fighting for the thousands of military personnel who suffered
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WATCH: Vasquez Presses Administration Officials on Their Openness to Resuming Above-Ground Nuclear Testing, Jeopardizing American Health and Safety
Release Vasquez cited legacy of New Mexico’s Downwinders and sounded the alarm on dire health impacts … Trinity Test on New Mexico’s Downwinders . On July 16, 1945, the Trinity Test exposed nearly half
Rep. Vasquez’s Downwinder Commemoration Act Advances to House Floor with Unanimous, Bipartisan Support
Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that his Downwinder Commemoration Act unanimously passed out of the House Natural … establishing a permanent monument honoring New Mexico’s Downwinders at White Sands National Park. The park receives over
April 13th, 2026Heinrich Meets with White Sands Missile Range Leadership
recognize the harm endured by New Mexico’s Downwinders following the 1945 Trinity Test — the first nuclear detonation … Range and Holloman Air Force Base in the Downwinders’ honor
February 2nd, 2026KOAT: New website accepting applications for radiation exposure claims
Tina Cordova of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium said it will make the process much easier … Tina Cordova, co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, said early reports from people applying for claims
January 27th, 2026Albuquerque Journal: NM senators reintroduce bill to extend compensation program for atomic radiation exposure
compensate uranium miners and people who lived downwind of nuclear bomb testing then developed certain cancers came … program, and New Mexicans who lived downwind of the Trinity Test have never been included. “Today, individuals affected
One Year into Trump’s Costly, Corrupt, and Chaotic Presidency, Leger Fernández Recaps the Fight for New Mexicans
This legislation opened the door for New Mexican downwinders and post 1971 miners and their families
2025 in Review: Rep. Vasquez Delivered Big, Bipartisan Wins for New Mexico
raising federal reimbursement from 75% to 100% Downwinder Commemoration Act – directs the Department of Defense to establish permanent … Holloman Air Force Base honoring New Mexican Downwinders impacted by the 1945 Trinity Test COUNTER Act – combats national
Heinrich Secures Wins for N.M. Service Members, Military Installations, & National Labs in FY2026 National Defense Bill
medical travel and to honor New Mexico Downwinders WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed final … emerging defense and space capabilities, includes my Downwinder Commemoration Act and International Nuclear Energy Act, and builds
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Passes National Defense Bill, Secures Major Wins for New Mexico
health care access, strengthen military installations, and honor Downwinders WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, December 10, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe … delivering long-overdue recognition to New Mexico’s Downwinders, this is a bipartisan win that honors those
Reps. Horsford, Titus & Lee Lead Demand for Congressional Briefings and Oversight of Any Explosive Nuclear Testing
millions of Americans to devastating health effects, especially “downwind” communities in Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Decades … potential testing, including radiation exposure risks to downwind communities and service members. Deliver to Congress a comprehensive cost
Amid President’s Threats to Resume Nuclear Testing, Lee Highlights Bill to Expand Health Care for Victims of Toxic Radiation Exposure at Nevada Nuclear Test Sites
veterans-rights organization composed of veterans and downwinders fighting for the thousands of military personnel who suffered
Lee, Horsford, Titus Demand Congressional Briefings and Oversight of Any Explosive Nuclear Testing
potential testing, including radiation exposure risks to downwind communities and service members. Deliver to Congress a comprehensive cost … veterans-rights organization composed of veterans and downwinders fighting for the thousands of military personnel who suffered
Reps. Horsford & Lee Co-Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests
illness, contamination, and broken trust. Many Nevadans and downwind communities suffered from those exposures and are still waiting
Lee, Horsford Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests
illness, contamination, and broken trust. Many Nevadans and downwind communities suffered from those exposures and are still waiting
Reps. Tokuda, Titus, McGovern Lead Letter Urging President Trump to Reverse Course on Nuclear Testing
also puts Nevada and all those downwind back in the crosshairs of toxic radiation and environmental destruction,” said
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Leads Push Against New Nuclear Testing, Citing New Mexico’s Painful Legacy
Compensation Act (RECA) to ensure New Mexico’s downwinders, individuals exposed to nuclear fallout, are compensated … House Armed Services Committee, he also secured the Downwinder Commemoration Act in the House-passed FY26 National Defense
Horsford, Rosen Slam Trump Decision to Resume Nuclear Weapon Tests
illness, contamination, and broken trust. Many Nevadans and downwind communities suffered from those exposures and are still waiting
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Delivers Wins for New Mexico Military Service Members, Honors Downwinders
contains Vasquez’s TRICARE Travel Improvement Act and Downwinder Commemoration Act , both of which reflect his commitment … Mexico’s military service members and Downwinder community. “I’m proud to deliver these important wins
Vasquez, Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium Call for RECA Expansion, Fraud Prevention
Vasquez (NM-02) met with the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium to discuss the recent expansion of RECA benefits … Congressman’s commitment to helping New Mexico’s Downwinder community achieve its ongoing advocacy goals. For 80 years
Leger Fernández Demands Quick and Easy RECA Compensation for Downwinders and Uranium Miners
include communities long excluded from compensation — including downwinders in New Mexico and uranium workers in additional states. Since … House to expand RECA to New Mexico downwinders and post 1971 Uranium miners. She has repeatedly introduced legislation
Luján Announces Guidance From DOJ for Claimants Following the Recent Extension and Expansion of RECA
forms for claimants are available here and below: Downwinder Claim Form Uranium Worker Claim Form Onsite Participant Claim … Waste Claim Form More information for New Mexico Downwinders can be found here . More information for New Mexico
McClellan and Tonko Send Letter to Administrator Zeldin Urging EPA to Retract Proposal to Weaken Pollution Standards
pollution impacts those living on the fenceline and downwind of these facilities, particularly communities of color
ICYMI: Luján Pens Joint Op-Ed on 80th Anniversary of the Trinity Test and Extension and Expansion of RECA
Tina Cordova, co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, published an opinion piece in the Albuquerque Journal … first time, New Mexico’s Downwinders and the post 1971 uranium workers are eligible for federal compensation
Heinrich Statement on the 80th Anniversary of the Trinity Test
recognize and support the families who lived downwind of that first nuclear explosion and who have borne … been honored to fight alongside Trinity Downwinders and uranium workers to finally include all the New Mexicans exposed