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Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
1/11/2023, 1:30 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 2747
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
This bill directs the Secretary 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 Secretary may provide for issuance of the Medal to the next-of-kin of a deceased radiation-exposed veteran.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2747
Bill HR 2747 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2015. Bill HR 2747 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2015. Bill HR 2747's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. as of August 13, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2747
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2747
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Military personnel and dependents
- Nuclear weapons
- Radiation
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2747
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
To authorize the award of a military service medal to members of the Armed Forces who were exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in the testing of nuclear weapons or under other circumstances.
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2747
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