Downwinder Commemoration Act of 2025

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.

2026-04-21

This bill would create a way to officially recognize and commemorate people who were exposed to radiation from nuclear weapons testing conducted by the U.S. military during the Cold War era, particularly those living downwind of test sites in Nevada and other western states. The legislation aims to honor these "downwinders"—civilians and military personnel who suffered health problems from the radiation exposure—through memorials, educational efforts, or other forms of acknowledgment. The bill reflects an effort to formally recognize the government's responsibility for the harm caused to these communities during the nuclear testing program.