S.3588

Creates New Jersey Cold War medal.

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3588 establishes a Cold War medal for eligible veterans who served during the Cold War period.

New Jersey S3588 creates a Cold War medal to honor veterans who served honorably during the Cold War, defined as the period from September 2, 1945, to December 26, 1991. The Governor can present the medal to eligible residents or former residents who served for at least 180 days. The Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs handles requests and eligibility determinations. A special fund, the Cold War Medal Fund, is established in the Department of the Treasury to cover the costs of designing, manufacturing, and distributing the medals.

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Current
Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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History

Feb 19

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee