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U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) expressed his disappointment after his efforts to include the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) in the upcoming government funding legislation were unsuccessful. In a tweet, Senator Hawley described the situation as a "total failure" and emphasized the need for action rather than just words, stating, "The time to talk is over. The time to ACT is now."

Senator Hawley highlighted the bipartisan support his legislation has received in the Senate, stating, "The Senate has TWICE passed bipartisan legislation - by wide margins - to compensate Missouri radiation victims." He also called out the House for its inaction, noting that time is running out for the victims who are awaiting compensation.

Throughout his advocacy efforts, Senator Hawley has been a prominent figure in the fight for fair compensation for radiation victims in Missouri and beyond. His determination to push the RECA legislation forward is evident in the recent bipartisan support it garnered in the Senate. With the RECA program facing expiration in less than 90 days, Senator Hawley's calls for action have become more urgent than ever.