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HOME page <Click on HOME to access site Index 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! Say "Thank You" by supporting the "Atomic Veterans Service Medal" Please ask your members of Congress to Co-sponsor these important bills
Current Update Status HR 3471
Status S 2218
Status HR 3794
Status HR 4052
Updates September 10, 2008 Additional Co-sponsors sign on to HR 4052 in the US House Thank you: Rep Mike McIntyre (NC) July 22, 2008 Additional Co-sponsors sign on to HR 4052 in the US House Thank you: Rep Stevan Pearce (NM) June 5, 2008 Additional Co-sponsors sign on to HR 3471 in the US House Thank you: Rep David Loebsack (IA) May 21, 2008 Additional Co-sponsors sign on to HR 4052 in the US House Thank you: Rep James Walsh (NY) May 1, 2008 Additional Co-sponsors sign on to HR 3471 in the US House Thank you: Rep Betty McCollum (MN) March 31, 2008 Additional Co-sponsors sign on to HR 4052 in the US House Thank you: Rep John McHugh (NY), Rep Michael Arcuri (NY), Rep Thaddeus McCotter (MI) February 25, 2008 Additional Co-sponsors sign on to HR 3471 in the US House Thank you: Rep Michael Michaud (ME) February 12, 2008 Additional Co-sponsors sign on to HR 3471 in the US House Thank you: Rep Christopher Shays (CT) February 7, 2008 Additional Co-sponsors sign on to HR 3471 in the US House Thank you: Rep John McHugh (NY), Rep Adam Smith (WA) and Rep Shelley Moore Capito (WV) January 28, 2008 Additional Co-sponsors sign on to HR 3471 in the US House Thank you: Rep Frank LoBiondo (NJ) and Rep Tim Walberg (MI). December 12, 2007 Congressman Tiahrt urges his colleagues to support HR 3471 Click here to read the Congressman's letter to Colleagues
Additional Co-sponsors sign on to HR 3471 in the US House Thank you: Rep Phil English (PA), Rep Steve Kagen (WI), Rep Bart Stupak (MI) Legislation in the U.S. Senate Sen. Pat Roberts (KS) introduced S.2218 in the US Senate on October 23,2007. The Bill, cited as the "Atomic Veterans Medal Act of 2007" is the companion bill for HR 3471 in the US House. Sen. Sam Brownback (KS) signed on as an original co-sponsor. Sen. Roberts comments from the record of the US Senate follow: [Page: S13263] GPO's PDF By Mr. ROBERTS: S. 2218. A bill to provide for 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 a test of atomic weapons; to the Committee on Armed Services. Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, I want to take a moment to honor those veterans who have served their Nation as quiet heroes. These quiet heroes, otherwise known as Atomic Veterans, were exposed unknowingly to ionizing radiation resulting from atomic testing conducted between 1945-1963. Sacrifice in the service of your country can take many different forms. We see it everyday in our military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. We see it in the hospital beds of Walter Reed and VA hospitals nationwide. It is our duty as Americans, to honor the sacrifice made by our Nation's service members. In the case of the Atomic Veterans, sacrifice was not necessarily something that happened on the battlefield, nor on the navel fleet. The price that many Atomic Veterans paid came due after their years of military service, when enduring mysterious cancers and other medical conditions related to their exposure to ionizing radiation. Their fight continues and the time is long overdue to recognize what, for some, has become the ultimate sacrifice. In recognition of the silent sacrifices made by these American heroes, I am introducing the Atomic Veterans Medal Act. It is the Senate companion to H.R. 3471, offered by my colleague, Congressman Todd Tiahrt, in the House. We owe a debt of gratitude to brave Americans who have worn the uniform. It is my hope that this measure helps to show the respect and honor these Atomic Veterans deserve.
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Message ----- Legislation in the U.S. House
Rep Todd Tiahrt (KS) introduced HR 3471 to the 110th Congress on September 4, 2007. The Bill, cited as the "Atomic Veterans Medal Act of 2007" is available for viewing from the index on the Welcome page of this site by selecting "US Congressional Support & Legislation".
Rep Dennis Moore (KS), Rep Jerry Moran (KS) and Rep Nancy Boyda (KS) 9/4/07 Co-sponsored the "Atomic Veterans Medal Act of 2007". We are appreciative and very proud of these members as they step forward to say "Thank you" to the Atomic Veterans on behalf of all our citizens
Additional Co-sponsors: Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (MI) 9/20/07, Rep. Phil English (PA), Rep Steve Kagen (WI), Rep. Bart Stupak (MI) 11/13/07, Rep Frank LoBiondo (NJ), Rep Tim Walberg (MI) 1/28/08, Rep John McHugh (NY) 2/7/08, Rep Adam Smith (WA) 2/7/08 and Rep Shelley Moore Capito (WV) 2/7/08. Our GOAL is to obtain 100% co-sponsorship in the US House of Representatives. With Kansas fully onboard, we need to support and help them encourage the other 49 delegations to sign on.
Thanks to all We still have a long way to go but with the continued support of countless thousands of citizens from across the state and country who support this effort, we can achieve our goal of saying Thank You to the Atomic Veterans. This is our opportunity to obtain for them what has otherwise eluded them for over 62 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 that they co-sponsor the "Atomic Veterans Medal Act of 2007" HR 3471 in the US House and S 2218 in the US Senate Return HOME page |