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ACES Act

USA119th CongressHR-530| House 
| Updated: 5/6/2025
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (35)
Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a comprehensive study. The study's primary objective is to investigate the prevalence and mortality of cancers among individuals who served as active duty aircrew in fixed-wing aircraft within the Armed Forces. The study will identify specific exposures associated with military aircrew occupations, such as chemicals and agents, and review existing literature to determine their links to overall cancer morbidity and mortality. It will specifically focus on the incidence and prevalence of at least eleven types of cancer, including brain, lung, prostate, and pancreatic cancers. Data for this analysis will be drawn from various sources, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense, as well as the national death index, with a report submitted to Congress upon completion. Additionally, the bill includes a separate provision that extends the deadline for certain limits on veterans' pension payments from November 30, 2031, to December 31, 2031.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7524
ACES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7391
ACES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3057
ACES Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4886
ACES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4927
ACES Act of 2023
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 26, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 5, 2025
Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 5, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1815-1817: 6)
May 5, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 530.
May 5, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 5, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1839-1840: 4)
May 5, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 5 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H1815: 6)
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May 5, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-201
Signed by President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7524
    ACES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7391
    ACES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3057
    ACES Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4886
    ACES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4927
    ACES Act of 2023


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 26, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 5, 2025
    Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1815-1817: 6)


  • May 5, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 530.


  • May 5, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1839-1840: 4)


  • May 5, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 5 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H1815: 6)
    View Vote


  • May 5, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 6, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • August 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-201
    Signed by President.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-201: ACES Act of 2025
Aviation and airportsCancerCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMedical researchResearch administration and fundingVeterans' medical care

ACES Act

USA119th CongressHR-530| House 
| Updated: 5/6/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a comprehensive study. The study's primary objective is to investigate the prevalence and mortality of cancers among individuals who served as active duty aircrew in fixed-wing aircraft within the Armed Forces. The study will identify specific exposures associated with military aircrew occupations, such as chemicals and agents, and review existing literature to determine their links to overall cancer morbidity and mortality. It will specifically focus on the incidence and prevalence of at least eleven types of cancer, including brain, lung, prostate, and pancreatic cancers. Data for this analysis will be drawn from various sources, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense, as well as the national death index, with a report submitted to Congress upon completion. Additionally, the bill includes a separate provision that extends the deadline for certain limits on veterans' pension payments from November 30, 2031, to December 31, 2031.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7524
ACES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7391
ACES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3057
ACES Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4886
ACES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4927
ACES Act of 2023
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 26, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 5, 2025
Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 5, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1815-1817: 6)
May 5, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 530.
May 5, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 5, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1839-1840: 4)
May 5, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 5 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H1815: 6)
View Vote
May 5, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-201
Signed by President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7524
    ACES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7391
    ACES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3057
    ACES Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4886
    ACES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4927
    ACES Act of 2023


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 26, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 5, 2025
    Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1815-1817: 6)


  • May 5, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 530.


  • May 5, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1839-1840: 4)


  • May 5, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 5 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H1815: 6)
    View Vote


  • May 5, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 6, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • August 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-201
    Signed by President.
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (35)
Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-201: ACES Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCancerCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMedical researchResearch administration and fundingVeterans' medical care