A Republican bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ROTOR Act directs the Director of the Defense Health Agency to lead a study on cancer prevalence and mortality among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel. This study is divided into two phases to investigate potential health risks. The first phase focuses on determining if there is an increased rate of various specific cancers compared to the general population. If increased rates are found, a second phase will investigate potential causes, such as toxins, hazardous materials, or radiation exposure. The study involves coordination with the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute. Results must be reported to specific congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The study directly targets health risks associated with military service to assist future veterans' claims and care.
- Scored +5
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
By investigating cancer prevalence and causes among aviation personnel, the study provides a basis for potential future veteran benefits and healthcare support.
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The study looks at cancer mortality which disproportionately affects older individuals among the covered military population.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Identification of health risks: The initial phase of the study aims to determine if there is an increased prevalence of or increased mortality rate for twelve specific types of cancer among covered individuals compared to the general population (Section 2(b)(1) and (2)).
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Investigation of environmental causes: If increased cancer rates are found, the second phase of the study will work to identify specific causes such as carcinogenic toxins, fuels, or hazardous materials associated with aircraft operation (Section 2(c)(1)(A)).
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Assessment of radiation exposure: The study will look into whether operating environments, including electromagnetic fields from various radars, caused excess exposure to non-ionizing radiation (Section 2(c)(1)(B)).
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Examination of broader service exposures: The second phase will also identify potential exposures to toxins not specifically associated with aircraft operation, such as burn pits, contaminated water, or soil (Section 2(c)(1)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The study directly targets health risks associated with military service to assist future veterans' claims and care. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The study looks at cancer mortality which disproportionately affects older individuals among the covered military population. Would women be better off under this? — The bill mandates specific tracking of breast and ovarian cancer rates for female service members. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The requirement to disaggregate data by race ensures that health disparities among minority service members are identified.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — By investigating cancer prevalence and causes among aviation personnel, the study provides a basis for potential future veteran benefits and healthcare support.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The study specifically requires analyzing cancer rates for female covered individuals compared to the general population. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The study directs the disaggregation of data by race to ensure more equitable health findings.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The study aims to identify cancer risks and environmental causes for military aviation personnel, which can lead to better care and recognition of service-connected illnesses.
- 12/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/29/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
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William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
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Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
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