ACES Act

House Bill

H.R. 530

119th Congress

ACES Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Allen Alford

Representative

Republican

MO-4

Cosponsors

35

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill directs the VA to commission a study by the National Academies on cancer rates among military aircrew veterans. It would examine whether veterans who served as crew members on fixed-wing aircraft have higher cancer prevalence and mortality than the general population.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill directs the VA to commission a study by the National Academies on cancer rates among military aircrew veterans. It would examine whether veterans who served as crew members on fixed-wing aircraft have higher cancer prevalence and mortality than the general population.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

ACES 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires VA study on cancer among military aircrew veterans
Partners with National Academies of Sciences for research
Examines cancer prevalence in fixed-wing aircraft crews
Investigates potential elevated mortality rates
Could lead to expanded VA health benefits if link found

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Military aircrew veterans exposed to jet fuel, high-altitude radiation, and other occupational hazards could receive recognition if the study finds elevated cancer rates. This could expand VA healthcare coverage and disability benefits for affected veterans.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Aviation and airports

Cancer

Congressional oversight

Government studies and investigations

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Medical research

Research administration and funding

Veterans' medical care

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

530, 119th Congress (2025). "ACES Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-530