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H.R. 530: ACES Act

This bill, known as the ACES Act, proposes a study to be conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the prevalence and mortality of cancer among U.S. military aircrew members. Here are the main points of what the bill entails:

Purpose of the Study

The primary goal of the bill is to understand how cancer affects individuals who served in the Armed Forces as active duty aircrew members. This study will cover:

Identifying exposures related to military occupations that may contribute to cancer, such as chemicals and other agents.
Reviewing existing literature to establish links between these exposures and various types of cancers.
Determining the prevalence of cancers specifically among these aircrew members and assessing mortality rates linked to these cancers.

Cancers to be Studied

The specific cancers that the study will focus on include, but are not limited to:

Brain cancer
Colon and rectal cancers
Kidney cancer
Lung cancer
Melanoma skin cancer
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Pancreatic cancer
Prostate cancer
Testicular cancer
Thyroid cancer
Urinary bladder cancer
Other cancers deemed appropriate by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Data Sources

To conduct the study, various data sources may be utilized, including:

Health care databases from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense
The national death index from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Previous studies related to military personnel and cancer

Reporting Requirements

Once the study is completed, the National Academies are required to submit a report detailing the findings to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the committees involved in veterans’ affairs in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Definition of Covered Individual

The term "covered individual" refers to anyone who has served on active duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps and who has been an aircrew member of a fixed-wing aircraft. This includes roles such as pilots, navigators, and other crew members who regularly flew in these aircraft.

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Actions

16 actions

Date	Action
May. 06, 2025	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May. 05, 2025	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May. 05, 2025	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1839-1840: 4)
May. 05, 2025	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1815-1817: 6)
May. 05, 2025	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 530.
May. 05, 2025	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May. 05, 2025	Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May. 05, 2025	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. 05, 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)
Apr. 09, 2025	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr. 09, 2025	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar. 26, 2025	Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar. 26, 2025	Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb. 20, 2025	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 16, 2025	Introduced in House
Jan. 16, 2025	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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