This memorial aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals exposed to radiation due to the United States government's nuclear weapons testing and uranium mining activities from 1945 to 1962. It highlights the serious health risks associated with radiation exposure, including various cancers and other debilitating conditions. The memorial references the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, which was enacted in 1990 to provide compensation to affected individuals, but notes that the act has limitations, such as restricting compensation to certain geographic areas and employment dates, leaving many individuals without recourse.

The memorial encourages the United States Congress to support ongoing legislative efforts to amend and extend the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. It specifically mentions recent initiatives led by Senators Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich, as well as bipartisan support in the House of Representatives, to expand eligibility, increase compensation amounts, and extend the act's expiration date. The resolution calls for the transmission of this memorial to New Mexico's congressional delegation and other members of Congress to advocate for improved compensation for those impacted by radiation exposure.