H.R. 2553 · 111th Congress
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Todd Tiahrt
- Introduced
- 2009-05-21
- Latest action
- 2009-06-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.