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Atomic Civilians Recognition and Compensation Act

USA119th CongressHR-6901| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
Jill N. Tokuda

Jill N. Tokuda

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (3)
Ed Case (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Atomic Civilians Recognition and Compensation Act, aims to acknowledge and provide compensation for civilian employees and contractors who played crucial roles in the development and aftermath of the United States' atomic and nuclear weapons programs. It mandates the creation of an Atomic Civilians Commemorative Service Medal to honor their service and sacrifice. Eligibility for the medal extends to individuals who directly participated in atomic weapon detonations, radioactive material cleanups from atmospheric detonations or accidents, or were exposed to ionizing radiation from World War II atomic weapon use. The Secretary of Defense is responsible for designing, producing, and distributing this medal to eligible individuals or their next-of-kin upon application. Furthermore, the bill establishes a compensation program , subject to appropriations, offering a $75,000 award to eligible civilians and contractors. To qualify for compensation, individuals must have directly participated in radioactive material cleanup from atmospheric detonations or atomic weapon accidents and subsequently been diagnosed with one of a specified list of radiation-related diseases. Any compensation received under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act will offset this award.
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Timeline
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Atomic Civilians Recognition and Compensation Act

USA119th CongressHR-6901| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
This bill, titled the Atomic Civilians Recognition and Compensation Act, aims to acknowledge and provide compensation for civilian employees and contractors who played crucial roles in the development and aftermath of the United States' atomic and nuclear weapons programs. It mandates the creation of an Atomic Civilians Commemorative Service Medal to honor their service and sacrifice. Eligibility for the medal extends to individuals who directly participated in atomic weapon detonations, radioactive material cleanups from atmospheric detonations or accidents, or were exposed to ionizing radiation from World War II atomic weapon use. The Secretary of Defense is responsible for designing, producing, and distributing this medal to eligible individuals or their next-of-kin upon application. Furthermore, the bill establishes a compensation program , subject to appropriations, offering a $75,000 award to eligible civilians and contractors. To qualify for compensation, individuals must have directly participated in radioactive material cleanup from atmospheric detonations or atomic weapon accidents and subsequently been diagnosed with one of a specified list of radiation-related diseases. Any compensation received under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act will offset this award.
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Timeline
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jill N. Tokuda

Jill N. Tokuda

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (3)
Ed Case (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted