S-3033 : Still Just a Bill

This bill directs the Department of Defense to design and produce an Atomic Veterans Service Medal to honor retired and former members of the Armed Forces who are radiation-exposed veterans.

The Department may provide for issuance of the Medal to the next-of-kin of a deceased radiation-exposed veteran.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-06-08IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2016-06-08IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Radiation
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition

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