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Knowing what we know today about the ill affects of
radiation poisoning; Would you Volunteer?
Please help us! The Atomic Veteran deserves nothing less than our
gratitude!
NEW 5/21/2009
New bills
introduced in both the US House and US Senate
House Bill #
HR 2553 -
Senate Bill # S 1128
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
Please contact your Representative and Senator and ask them to
cosponsor these bills
Current Update
Status HR 2553 Updated 5/16/10
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House Armed Services
Committee Members )
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if they are not listed as cosponsors below
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HR 2553 Atomic
Veterans Service Medal Act : To authorize the award of a
military service medal to members of the Armed Forces who were
exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in the
testing of nuclear weapons or under other circumstances. |
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Latest Major Action:
Referred to the House Armed Services Committee -
assigned to Subcommittee on Military Personnel |
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Sponsor:
Rep Todd Tiahrt (KS)
Introduced: 5/21/09 |
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Co-sponsors
(16) |
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Rep Shelly Beckley
(NV) 5/21/09 |
Rep Madeleine
Bordallo (GU) 5/21/09 |
Rep Phil Gingrey (GA) 5/21/09 |
| Rep David Loebsack (IA) 5/21/09 |
Rep Dennis Moore (KS) 5/21/09 |
Rep Jerry Moran (KS) 5/21/09 |
| Rep Adam Smith (WA) 6/3/09 |
Rep Thomas Rooney (FL) 6/9/09 |
Rep Lynn Jenkins (KS) 6/17/09 |
| Rep Brad Ellsworth (IN) 7/16/09 |
Rep Christopher Smith (NJ) 7/31/09 |
Rep Leonard Lance (NJ) 10/1/09 |
| Rep Harry Teague (NM) 12/9/09 |
Rep Bill Posey (FL) 1/26/10 |
Rep Walter B. Jones, Jr. (NC) 4/13/10 |
| Rep David P. Roe (TN) 5/13/10 |
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Status S 1128 Updated 5/16/10
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Senate Armed Services
Committee Members )
These members need to hear from you
if they are not listed as cosponsors below
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1128 Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act: A
bill to authorize the award of a military service medal to members
of the Armed Forces who were exposed to ionizing radiation as a
result of participation in the testing of nuclear weapons or under
other circumstances. |
| Latest Major Action:
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| Sponsor: Sen Pat
Roberts (KS) Introduced 5/21/09 |
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Co-sponsors (3) |
| Sen Sam Brownback (KS) 5/21/09 |
Sen Tim Johnson (SD) 7/21/09 |
Sen Tom Udall (NM) 11/6/09 |
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Status HR 2573 Updated 2/28/10
Bad news for this bill - Rep
Abercrombie (the Bill Sponsor) announced his retirement a couple days
ago so he could run for Governor of Hawaii - so with him goes his
Bill!
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HR 2573 Atomic
Veterans Relief Act: To amend title 38, United States
Code, to revise the eligibility criteria for presumption of
service-connection of certain diseases and disabilities for
veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military
service, and for other purposes. |
| Latest Major Action:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs. |
| Sponsor: Rep Neil Abercrombie (HI)
Introduced 5/21/09 |
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Co-sponsors (23) |
| Rep Raul M. Grijalva (AZ) 7/21/09 |
Rep Mazie K. Hirono (HI) 7/21/09 |
Rep James McGovern (MA) 7/21/09 |
| Rep Collin C. Peterson (MN) 7/21/09 |
Rep Glenn Thompson (PA) 9/10/09 |
Rep Timothy Walz (MN) 9/22/09 |
| Rep Robert A. Brady (PA) 9/23/09 |
Rep Shelley Berkley (NV) 10/1/09 |
Rep Michael F. Doyle (PA) 10/1/09 |
| Rep Chaka Fattah (PA) 10/7/09 |
Rep Ben Ray Lujan (NM) 10/7/09 |
Rep Glenn C. Nye (VA) 10/8/09 |
| Rep Anh "Joseph" Cao (LA) 10/20/09 |
Rep Paul D. Tonko (NY) 10/22/09 |
Rep Ed Pastor (AZ) 11/2/09 |
| Rep Mike Quigley (IL) 11/5/09 |
Rep Mike Thompson (CA) 11/6/09 |
Rep Maurice D. Hinchey (NY) 11/17/09 |
| Rep Thaddeus G. McCotter (MI)
11/17/09 |
Rep Dina Titus (NV) 11/17/09 |
Rep Harry Teague (NM) 12/2/09 |
| Rep Timothy H. Bishop (NY) 12/2/09 |
Rep Rush D. Holt (NJ) 12/2/09 |
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Thanks to all
We have yet to achieve our goal but with the
continued support of countless thousands of citizens from across the
state and country who support this effort we can. .
This
is our opportunity to obtain for them what has otherwise eluded them
for over 64 years.
A
lasting legacy, time-honored remembrance and the grateful appreciation
of a nation.
Your voice is important.
Please call your Representative and Senator and request their support.
We will post any new legislation related to the atomic veterans as
soon as it is available.
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