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This bill, known as the "Warrior Impact from Neurological and G-Force Stress Act" or "WINGS Act", directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive, longitudinal study on the long-term health impacts on military aviation veterans, specifically focusing on the physiological and psychological effects of flight operations. The study will investigate critical areas including the relationship between flight hours and G-force exposure and traumatic brain injury, mental health outcomes like depression and PTSD, suicide risk, neurodegenerative conditions, and the impact of cockpit environmental factors on brain health. The research will involve consulting with defense and medical leadership, and will establish a centralized Military Aviator Neurohealth Registry to track anonymized health data of voluntary participants. The bill defines "military aviators" as veterans who were designated pilots or aircrew members operating high-performance aircraft like fighter jets, attack aircraft, and specialized rotary wing vehicles, and who were exposed to sustained G-forces during flight duties. The Secretary is required to submit an interim report within one year and a final comprehensive report within three years, detailing findings and recommendations to Congress, with the ultimate goal of improving monitoring, prevention, and treatment of aviation-related brain trauma and mental health challenges.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4805/all-info