The bill is a resolution from the Senate of the State of Montana urging Congress to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include residents of Montana. It highlights the significant impact of above-ground nuclear tests conducted by the U.S. government from 1945 to 1962, which exposed many Montanans to harmful radiation. The resolution points out that Montana is one of the most affected states, with 15 of the 25 counties in the U.S. that experienced the highest levels of exposure. It emphasizes the health consequences faced by many residents, some of whom may not even be aware that their illnesses were linked to these nuclear tests.

The resolution calls for Congress to take action to ensure that Montanans who have suffered from radiation exposure receive the compensation they deserve, as indicated by a 1997 government study recommending their inclusion in the compensation program. Additionally, it mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate to advocate for this change.