Senate Bill 1283
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 25, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1283
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this 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.
May 25, 2017
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05/25/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
05/25/2017
Introduced in Senate
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