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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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Sitting in the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.
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Armed Forces and National SecurityAviation and airportsCancerCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMedical researchResearch administration and fundingVeterans' medical care
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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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IntroducedJan 16, 2025
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HouseMay 5, 2025
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Yes 374No 5Not Voting 52
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SenateCurrent

Sitting in the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

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The President

Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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