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119th Congress · House

ACES Act

Subjects: Aviation and airports · Cancer · Congressional oversight · Government studies and investigations · Hazardous wastes and toxic substances · Medical research · Research administration and funding · Veterans' medical care

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Requires VA to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering.
  • House passed it on May 5, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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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