ACES Act
In committeeACES 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.
May 6, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Passed
The ACES Act mandates a study by the National Academies on cancer prevalence and mortality among military aircrew. It is focused on identifying cancer risks associated with military service and reporting findings to Congress. The bill is clear in its purpose and scope, but lacks detailed provisions for oversight and fiscal accountability.