Atomic Civilians Recognition and Compensation Act

This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to create a medal, called the Atomic Civilians Commemorative Service Medal, for current or former federal civilian employees and former contractor employees who took part in atomic weapon detonations, helped clean up radioactive material from detonations or weapon accidents, or were exposed to radiation from the use of atomic weapons in World War II. The medal could also be given to the next-of-kin of eligible people who have died. The bill would also set up a compensation program paying $75,000 to eligible workers who helped clean up radioactive material and were diagnosed with certain listed cancers or related diseases, subject to available funding. Any payment would be reduced by amounts the person already received under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

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Sponsors

• Jill N. Tokuda Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors