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S. 1283

Referred to Committee

Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act

Introduced 5/25/2017•115th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

5/25/2017 • Senate

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 Senate • 5/25/2017

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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 5/25/2017

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Originated in the Senate

Introduced

May 25, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in Senate5/25/2017

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Current StatusReferred to Committee
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