Designates July 16 of each year as "Atomic Veterans Day" in New Jersey.
AJR 28 designates July 16 of each year as "Atomic Veterans Day" in New Jersey to honor military service members who participated in U.S. nuclear tests between 1945 and 1962, served near Hiroshima or Nagasaki through 1946, or were prisoners of war in those areas. This ceremonial resolution recognizes their service during a period when secrecy laws initially prevented them from seeking VA medical care or disability benefits related to radiation exposure. The bill does not create new benefits or alter laws, but formally acknowledges their contributions to national defense. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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