ACES Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 201

119th Congress

ACES Act of 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-32.

Introduced:Jan 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Kelly

Senator

Democratic

AZ

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The ACES Act requires the VA to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study cancer prevalence and mortality among veterans who served as aircrew members on fixed-wing aircraft. The study aims to determine whether flying military aircraft is associated with elevated cancer risks, potentially informing future healthcare and disability benefits for affected veterans.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-32.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The ACES Act requires the VA to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study cancer prevalence and mortality among veterans who served as aircrew members on fixed-wing aircraft. The study aims to determine whether flying military aircraft is associated with elevated cancer risks, potentially informing future healthcare and disability benefits for affected veterans.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

ACES ActThis 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

Mandates VA study on cancer among military aircrew veterans
Contracts with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Focuses on fixed-wing aircraft crew members
Examines both cancer prevalence and mortality rates
May inform future veteran healthcare and benefits policies

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Military aircrew members may face unique occupational exposures including cosmic radiation at altitude, jet fuel, and other environmental factors. This study addresses concerns that these exposures could lead to elevated cancer rates. The findings could support expanded presumptive conditions for VA disability benefits and inform preventive healthcare for current service members.

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

201, 119th Congress (2025). "ACES Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-201