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JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
WHEREAS, the
WHEREAS, depleted
uranium is Uranium 238, which remains after small amounts of fissionable
isotopes are extracted for use in nuclear power plants and conventional nuclear
weapons; and
WHEREAS, this
depleted uranium continues to be a radioactive emitter of alpha radiation, has
a half-life of 4.5 billion years, and damages living tissue that it contacts,
causing genetic mutations, cancer, and birth defects, and will continue to do
so forever due to its long half-life; and
WHEREAS, 100% of
depleted uranium shells and 70% of large-caliber depleted uranium machine gun
bullets vaporize on impact, creating a radioactive dust that can be inhaled and
ingested, lodging in the body and irradiating tissue; and
WHEREAS, depleted
uranium is also a chemical and heavy metal poison, in addition to being an
emitter of radiation; and
WHEREAS, service
members in the United States armed forces have been and continue to be exposed
to these weapons without protection from inhaling and ingesting depleted
uranium dust; and
WHEREAS, medical
tests now exist that establish exposure to depleted uranium but these tests are
not routinely administered to returning service members; and
WHEREAS,
returning service members are now required to report any combat-related mental
or physical health problems to military medical personnel within 120 days of
return from duty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
That the
President of the United States and members of the United States Congress be
urged to recognize that the exposure of members of the armed forces of the
United States to depleted uranium may lead to health problems that take years
to manifest and that they be urged, therefore, to provide appropriations and
medical services for testing all U.S. armed forces members for exposure to
depleted uranium immediately upon their return from locations where these
munitions have been used.
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Congress of the
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Congress of the United States provide appropriations for
medical care for the future health problems of veterans who record a positive
test for exposure to depleted uranium and for family members who may suffer
indirect harm from depleted uranium exposure, such as spouses or children with
birth defects caused by depleted uranium or other health problems.
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the President of the United States and members of the United
States Congress be urged to recognize their moral responsibility to limit
future exposure to the damaging effects of depleted uranium by members of the
U.S. armed services, civilians, and the natural environment by immediately
stopping the manufacture and use of weapons that contain depleted uranium.
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that a copy of this joint resolution be delivered to each member of
the United States Congress and the President of the
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