House Memorial 15 aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals exposed to radiation due to historical nuclear weapons testing and uranium mining, particularly in New Mexico and surrounding states. The memorial highlights the serious health issues linked to radiation exposure, including various cancers and other debilitating conditions. It references the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, which was established to provide compensation to affected individuals but has limitations, such as restricted eligibility based on geographic location and employment dates.

The memorial encourages the United States Congress to support legislation that would expand and improve compensation under the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. It specifically mentions recent legislative efforts, including United States Senate Bill 243, which seeks to extend the filing period for claims and enhance compensation amounts. The resolution calls for the transmission of this memorial to New Mexico's congressional delegation and other members of Congress to advocate for these changes.