Bone Marrow Radiation Shielding Act
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Summary
This bill directs the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense to commission an independent scientific assessment on whether partial body radiation shielding can improve survival rates for individuals exposed to gamma radiation by preserving bone marrow viability. The assessment must examine peer-reviewed literature and experimental data to evaluate the effectiveness of such shielding in reducing the likelihood and severity of Acute Radiation Syndrome and overall mortality rates. The Assistant Secretary must submit findings to Congress within 150 days of enactment.
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