I 108th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5112 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 21, 2004 Mr. Israel introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To provide for a certificate recognizing employees of defense companies for contributions to the national defense during the Cold War.

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Certificates of recognition for employees of defense companies during the Cold War

(a)

Preparation of certificates

The Secretary of Defense shall prepare a certificate recognizing the contributions to the national defense during the Cold War by eligible persons employed by defense companies and shall provide the certificate to such persons, in accordance with this Act. (b)

Eligible persons

A person who was employed by an eligible defense company during the Cold War is eligible to receive a certificate under this Act. (c)

Application

The Secretary shall provide a certificate prepared under subsection (a) to any eligible person who submits an application to the Secretary at such a time, in such manner, and containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require. (d)

Issuance to representative of deceased

If an eligible person dies before being issued a certificate under this Act, a representative of that person may apply for a certificate and the certificate may be provided to such representative.

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Definitions

In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1)

Cold War

The term Cold War means the period beginning on September 2, 1945, and ending on December 26, 1991. (2)

Eligible defense company

The term eligible defense company means a private entity engaged in providing significant and substantial defense-related systems, products, or services to the Department of Defense or the Department of Energy (or any predecessor agency).