Congress·Passed House·H.R. 530

Military Aircrew: Cancer Research Study

ACES Act

11 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: ACES Act of 2025

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No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

The Department of Veterans Affairs must hire independent scientists to study why military aircrew members are getting cancer and dying from the disease.
The study will focus on pilots, navigators, and other crew members who served on active duty in fixed-wing aircraft for the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps.
Researchers will look for links between military flight jobs and 11 specific types of cancer, including brain, lung, prostate, and skin cancer.
Scientists will investigate if exposure to chemicals, engine fumes, or other equipment used during flight service is making service members sick.
This research is a major step toward helping veterans prove their health problems were caused by their service, which is often required to receive government medical care and disability benefits.

Milestones

5 milestones16 actions

May 6, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

May 5, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 5, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 5 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H1815)

May 5, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 5 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H1815: 6)

May 5, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1839-1840)