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H.R. 2747

Referred to Committee

Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act

Introduced 6/12/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

8/13/2015 • House

Summary

Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to design and produce an Atomic Veterans Service Medal to honor retired and former members of the Armed Forces who are radiation-exposed veterans.

The Secretary may provide for issuance of the Medal to the next-of-kin of a deceased radiation-exposed veteran.

Introduced in House • 6/12/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Military personnel and dependentsNuclear weaponsRadiationVeterans' organizations and recognition

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (16)

Party Breakdown

11
Democrats
5
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Democrat • MA-2

Sponsored 6/12/2015

Cosponsors (15)

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Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4]

R-KS-4

Joined 6/12/2015

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Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]

D-MN-5

Joined 6/12/2015

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Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]

D-MA-5

Joined 6/12/2015

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Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3]

D-MA-3

Joined 6/12/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 12, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Floor Debate

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House6/12/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors15