Bone Marrow Radiation Shielding Act

This bill would require a Defense Department official, within 30 days of the law taking effect, to seek an agreement with a University Affiliated Research Center connected to United States Strategic Command to conduct an independent scientific assessment. The assessment would study whether protecting bone marrow with partial body radiation shielding can improve survival for people exposed to gamma radiation. It would review published research, lab studies, and experimental data on the risk and severity of Acute Radiation Syndrome and on death rates after exposure. A report with the findings would be due to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees within 150 days of enactment.

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Sponsors

• Don Bacon Republican sponsor
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