Bill > HR530

This bill, known as the ACES Act, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to commission a comprehensive study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine about cancer prevalence and mortality among active duty military aircrew members. The study will specifically investigate potential health risks associated with military aviation, including exposure to chemicals, compounds, and other environmental factors, and will review scientific literature to determine links between these exposures and various types of cancer such as brain, colon, kidney, lung, melanoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, pancreatic, prostate, testicular, thyroid, and bladder cancers. The research will use data from VA, Department of Defense, and other national health databases to estimate cancer rates and mortality among "covered individuals," which are defined as active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps aircrew members who regularly flew fixed-wing aircraft, including pilots, navigators, and other crew positions. The National Academies will be required to submit a detailed report of their findings to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Congressional Veterans' Affairs Committees. As a secondary provision, the bill also slightly extends certain pension payment limits until December 31, 2031.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/530/all-info