Grant program on epidemiological impacts of uranium mining and milling

(a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term institution of higher education has the meaning given under section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001); (2) the term program means the grant program established under subsection (b); and (3) the term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a grant program relating to the epidemiological impacts of uranium mining and milling. Grants awarded under the program shall be used for the study of the epidemiological impacts of uranium mining and milling among non-occupationally exposed individuals, including family members of uranium miners and millers. (c) Administration The Secretary shall administer the program through the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. (d) Eligibility and application Any institution of higher education or nonprofit private entity shall be eligible to apply for a grant. To apply for a grant an eligible institution or entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027.