= Atomic Weapons Rewards Act of 1955
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The Atomic Weapons Rewards Act of 1955 was a U.S. law designed to provide compensation to individuals who had given substantial information leading to the development of atomic weapons. The act was part of the broader efforts during the Cold War to encourage the sharing of critical information about atomic technology, especially concerning espionage and improvements in nuclear weapons design. Under this act, individuals who provided information that was deemed useful in advancing the U.S. atomic weapons program could be rewarded financially.
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