Expressing support for the designation of July 16 as "National Atomic Veterans Day".

12/31/2022, 4:57 AM

This resolution acknowledges the important role of atomic veterans (i.e., veterans who participated in nuclear testing, were part of the military forces in Hiroshima or Nagasaki, or were held as prisoners of war near Hiroshima or Nagasaki). The resolution also supports the designation of National Atomic Veterans Day.

Bill 117 H.Res. 464, also known as the "National Atomic Veterans Day" bill, is a resolution that expresses support for designating July 16 as "National Atomic Veterans Day" in honor of the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces and were exposed to radiation during nuclear weapons testing and other nuclear-related activities.

The bill acknowledges the sacrifices and contributions of these veterans, who were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation without their knowledge or consent. It recognizes the long-term health effects and illnesses that many of these veterans have suffered as a result of their exposure to radiation.

The resolution also calls on the President to issue a proclamation each year to observe National Atomic Veterans Day and to encourage the American people to honor and remember the sacrifices of these veterans. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 464 aims to raise awareness about the experiences of atomic veterans and to ensure that their service and sacrifices are not forgotten. It is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor the men and women who served their country in the face of great danger and adversity.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 464

Introduced on
2021-06-04

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/4/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution acknowledges the important role of atomic veterans (i.e., veterans who participated in nuclear testing, were part of the military forces in Hiroshima or Nagasaki, or were held as prisoners of war near Hiroshima or Nagasaki). The resolution also supports the designation of National Atomic Veterans Day.

Bill 117 H.Res. 464, also known as the "National Atomic Veterans Day" bill, is a resolution that expresses support for designating July 16 as "National Atomic Veterans Day" in honor of the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces and were exposed to radiation during nuclear weapons testing and other nuclear-related activities.

The bill acknowledges the sacrifices and contributions of these veterans, who were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation without their knowledge or consent. It recognizes the long-term health effects and illnesses that many of these veterans have suffered as a result of their exposure to radiation.

The resolution also calls on the President to issue a proclamation each year to observe National Atomic Veterans Day and to encourage the American people to honor and remember the sacrifices of these veterans. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 464 aims to raise awareness about the experiences of atomic veterans and to ensure that their service and sacrifices are not forgotten. It is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor the men and women who served their country in the face of great danger and adversity.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of July 16 as "National Atomic Veterans Day".

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays
Nuclear weapons
Radiation
Veterans' medical care

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/29/2021

This resolution acknowledges the important role of atomic veterans (i.e., veterans who participated in nuclear testing, were part of the military forces in Hiroshima or Nagasaki, or were held as prisoners of war near Hiroshima or Nagasaki). The r...


Latest Action6/4/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.