HR 4778
113th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Military personnel and dependents
Nuclear weapons
Radiation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
Introduced: May 30, 2014
Introduced by:
McGovern, James P.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 20, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 30, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 30, 2014
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5057-5058)
May 30, 2014
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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