The Senate of the State of Montana has passed a resolution urging Congress to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include residents of Montana. The resolution highlights the significant impact of nuclear testing conducted by the U.S. government from 1945 to 1962, which exposed many Montanans to harmful radiation, particularly in 15 counties identified as some of the most affected in the nation. It emphasizes the health consequences faced by these individuals, many of whom may be unaware that their illnesses, including various cancers, could be linked to the radiation exposure from nuclear tests.

The resolution calls for recognition of the suffering endured by Montanans and seeks to rectify the lack of compensation available to them, despite a 1997 government study suggesting their inclusion in the compensation program. The Senate has directed the Secretary of State to send copies of this resolution to members of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, advocating for legislative action to support the affected population in Montana.