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Studies Cancer Risks for Military Aircrew
Recent Bills/Studies Cancer Risks for Military Aircrew

Studies Cancer Risks for Military Aircrew

IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025
Passed House1 year ago
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Senate
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In Senate committee
Armed Forces and National SecurityCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesVeterans' medical careCancerMedical researchResearch administration and fundingAviation and airports
Why This Matters

This bill directs a study to examine cancer rates and causes among military aircrew members. It seeks to understand how their service may have affected their health.

If you are a veteran aircrew member, this bill could lead to important findings about cancer risks linked to your service.
Who this affects
veterans · aircrew members · Army · Navy
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The bill requires a study on cancer rates among military aircrew members.
  2. 2It aims to identify harmful exposures related to their military service.
  3. 3The study will look at various types of cancer, including lung and prostate cancer.
  4. 4The findings will be reported to Congress to inform future health policies.
  5. 5The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must finalize the study agreement within 60 days.
Read the detailed summary

ACES Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study and report on the prevalence and mortality of cancers among veterans who served on active duty as aircrew members and regularly flew in fixed-wing aircraft.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
House
Senate
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IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Sponsors
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HouseMay 5, 2025
House Vote
Yes 374No 5Not Voting 52
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SenateCurrent

In Senate committee

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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