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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 2/28/10

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These members need to hear from you if they are not listed as cosponsors below

 

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.
Latest Major Action: Referred to the House Armed Services Committee - assigned to Subcommittee on Military Personnel

Sponsor: Rep Todd Tiahrt (KS)  Introduced: 5/21/09

Co-sponsors (14)

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  
     

Status S 1128 Updated 2/28/10

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These members need to hear from you if they are not listed as cosponsors below

 

S 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

Co-sponsors (3)

Sen Sam Brownback (KS) 5/21/09 Sen Tim Johnson (SD) 7/21/09 Sen Tom Udall (NM) 11/6/09
     

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!

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

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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