A resolution designating October 30, 2024, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
Summary
Senate Resolution 889 officially designates October 30, 2024, as a national day of remembrance for the men and women who supported the United States’ nuclear weapons program. This recognition honors a wide range of workers, including uranium miners, millers, haulers, plutonium processors, and those who participated in atmospheric nuclear testing. While the resolution does not create new federal programs or funding, it serves as a formal acknowledgment of the health risks these individuals faced and their contributions to national security during the Cold War and beyond.
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