1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2019 . 2. Low-dose radiation research program (a) In general Subtitle G of title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16311 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 977 ( 42 U.S.C. 16317 ) the following new section: 977A. Low-dose radiation research program (a) In general The Secretary shall carry out a basic research program on low-dose and low dose-rate radiation to— (1) enhance the scientific understanding of, and reduce uncertainties associated with, the effects of exposure to low-dose and low dose-rate radiation; and (2) inform improved risk-assessment and risk-management methods with respect to such radiation. (b) Program components In carrying out the program required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) formulate scientific goals for low-dose and low dose-rate radiation basic research in the United States; (2) identify ongoing scientific challenges for understanding the long-term effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems; (3) develop a long-term strategic and prioritized basic research agenda to address such scientific challenges in coordination with other research efforts; (4) identify and, to the extent possible, quantify, potential monetary and health-related benefits to Federal agencies, the general public, industry, research communities, and other users of information produced by such research program; (5) leverage the collective body of knowledge from existing low-dose and low dose-rate radiation research