US HB4778 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-3)
Status: Introduced on May 30 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-06-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 30 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-06-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.
Title
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
Sponsors
| Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU] | Rep. Michael Capuano [D-MA] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] |
| Rep. Katherine Clark [D-MA] | Rep. Howard Coble [R-NC] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] |
| Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] | Rep. Joseph Kennedy [D-MA] | Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] | Rep. Collin Peterson [D-MN] |
| Rep. Nick Rahall [D-WV] | Rep. Dana Rohrabacher [R-CA] | Rep. Niki Tsongas [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
| 2014-05-30 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
| 2014-05-30 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5057-5058) |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Military personnel and dependents
Nuclear weapons
Radiation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Military personnel and dependents
Nuclear weapons
Radiation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4778/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr4778/BILLS-113hr4778ih.pdf |
