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S.1283: Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2017
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- Introduced in Senate - May 25, 2017
Bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |