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S. 3033

Referred to Committee

A bill to provide for an Atomic Veterans Service Medal.

Introduced 6/8/2016•114th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

6/8/2016 • Senate

Summary

This bill directs the Department 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 Department may provide for issuance of the Medal to the next-of-kin of a deceased radiation-exposed veteran.

Introduced in Senate • 6/8/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Military personnel and dependentsNuclear weaponsRadiationVeterans' organizations and recognition

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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Democrat • MA

Sponsored 6/8/2016

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

June 8, 2016

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in Senate6/8/2016

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Current StatusReferred to Committee
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