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H.R. 2754

Referred to Committee

Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act

Introduced 5/26/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

7/17/2017 • House

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.

Introduced in House • 5/26/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Military personnel and dependentsNuclear weaponsRadiationVeterans' organizations and recognition

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (11)

Party Breakdown

7
Democrats
4
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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

Democrat • MA-2

Sponsored 5/26/2017

Cosponsors (10)

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Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]

R-MN-6

Joined 5/26/2017

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Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]

D-MN-8

Joined 5/26/2017

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

D-MN-5

Joined 5/26/2017

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Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

D-MA-6

Joined 5/26/2017

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

D-MA-5

Joined 5/26/2017

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Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]

D-MN-4

Joined 5/26/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 26, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House5/26/2017

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors10