HR 2553
111th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Nuclear weapons
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
Introduced: May 21, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 8, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 21, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 21, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to: (1) design and produce a military service medal, to be known as the Atomic Veterans Service Medal, to honor retired and former members of the Armed Forces who participated in a radiation-risk activity while serving on active duty; and (2) issue the Medal to such veterans or their next-of-kin.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Committees of jurisdiction
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