Bill115th CongressFiled May 25, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
S. 1283
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 25, 2017)
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.
What just happenedMay 25, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 25, 2017
- May 25, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - May 25, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate