US SB1283 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 25 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-05-25 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 25 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-05-25 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to design and produce an Atomic Veterans Service Medal to honor retired and former members of the Armed Forces who are radiation-exposed veterans. DOD may provide for issuance of the Medal to the next-of-kin of a deceased radiation-exposed veteran.
Title
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-25 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2754 (Related) 2017-07-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Military personnel and dependents
Nuclear weapons
Radiation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Military personnel and dependents
Nuclear weapons
Radiation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1283/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1283/BILLS-115s1283is.pdf |
