H.R. 4586 (105th): Nuclear Veterans Decoration Act

Introduced:
Sep 16, 1998 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Rep. William Redmond [R-NM3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 16, 1998, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 16, 1998
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Armed Services

House Financial Services

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Full Title

To provide for the issuance of a congressional gold medal to persons who, while members of the Armed Forces, participated in an activity resulting in risk of exposure to nuclear radiation.

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Last updated Sep 16, 1998.
5 pages

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9/16/1998--Introduced.
Nuclear Veterans Decoration Act - Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to jointly present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal to eligible persons (or their next of kin if such persons are deceased or are otherwise unable to accept the medal) who as members of the U.S. armed forces participated in a radiation-risk activity while serving on active duty or while performing active duty for training or inactive duty training. Authorizes appropriations.

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  • 31 U.S.C. Chapter 51