Should the Department of Veterans Affairs conduct cancer risk research for aircrew veterans?

Health
ACES Act (S. 201)
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Bill Summary

The Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study of cancer incidence and mortality among U.S military veterans who served as active-duty in a fixed-wing aircraft. The VA will collaborate with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to research potential exposures during aircrew service that may be associated with cancer risk. Sponsor: Sen. Mark Kelly (Democrat, Arizona)
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•    At the time of research and publication, no official opposing statements have been identified.  This does not mean that nobody opposes the bill, nor does it mean that opposing statements will not be made in the future. 

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•    "As a former Navy pilot, there are certain risks that we know and accept come with our service, but we know far less about the health risks that are affecting many aviators and aircrew years later. Veteran aviators and aircrew deserve answers about the correlation between their job and cancer risks so we can reduce those risks for future pilots. Getting this across the finish line has been a bipartisan effort from the start, and I’m proud to see this bill on its way to becoming law so we can deliver real answers and accountability for those who served." Source: Sen. Mark Kelly (Democrat, Arizona)


•    "Many veterans face serious health risks, including increased rates of cancer potentially linked to their time in the cockpit. With the final passage of the ACES Act out of the House, this legislation is now on its way to becoming law to get our aviators and their families the answers and care they deserve. This bipartisan achievement reaffirms our commitment to understanding these diagnoses and ensuring that military and VA providers have the data they need to better protect those who’ve served our nation." Source: Rep. Rimmy Panetta (Democrat, California)

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