House Bill 2754
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 26, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2754
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.
Jim McGovern
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No House 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 26, 2017
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07/17/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
05/26/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
05/26/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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