Congress Passes the ACES Act to Study Cancer Risks Among Military Pilots and Aircrew
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Current active-duty aircrew members benefit indirectly because the study will identify chemical and environmental exposures tied to their jobs. The findings could lead to better safety protocols and protections for people still flying military aircraft, and could help them if they later file VA disability claims after leaving the service.
Became Public Law No: 119-32.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3487)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
A new law signed by President Trump mandates an independent study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine into cancer rates among military fixed-wing pilots and aircrews. The study aims to determine if aviation-related exposures are linked to 12 specific types of cancer.
An Associated Press report highlights a Pentagon study finding high cancer rates among military pilots and ground crews. The article notes that Rep. August Pfluger reintroduced the ACES Act to mandate further research into these toxic exposures and their long-term health impacts on veterans.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
ACES Act of 2025
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