United StatesSenate designates a remembrance day for nuclear program workers
The Senate designates October 30, 2026, to remember nuclear weapons program workers and encourages people to join activities honoring past and present workers.
What it does
The Senate designates October 30, 2026, as a day to remember U.S. nuclear weapons program workers, including miners and people who took part in weapons tests.
The Senate encourages people to support and join ceremonies, programs, and other activities honoring past and present workers.
Argument forA day of remembrance could help people honor workers who served the country and suffered disabling or fatal illnesses.
Argument againstBecause the Senate only encourages commemorations, their reach may depend on whether people choose to take part.
More detail
The Senate designates October 30, 2026, as a national day of remembrance. The day recognizes workers in the U.S. nuclear weapons program, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and people who took part at atmospheric weapons tests. The designated day is October 30, 2026.
The Senate encourages people in the United States to support and take part in commemorative activities. The activities honor past and present workers in the U.S. nuclear weapons program. Participation is encouraged, not required. The activities commemorate October 30, 2026.
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- Introduced
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Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008)Adopted
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