Mark Kelly (D-AZ)· Jun 3, 2025
S.Amdt. 2296: In the nature of a substitute.
Adopted
With no one objecting, no names recorded
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-32.
Became law
Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.
Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Passed House voice vote
- To President
- Became Law
No one's position on it was recorded: the Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote), and the House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together).
What this bill would do
The ACES Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to partner with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a specific study. This study focuses on the prevalence and mortality of cancer among active duty aircrew members who served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps on fixed-wing aircraft. The research aims to identify occupational exposures and determine how they relate to various types of cancer. The Secretary must finalize an agreement for this study within a specific timeframe or provide regular progress reports to Congress. Finally, the National Academies will submit their findings to the Secretary and relevant Congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill directly investigates health risks faced by former active duty aircrew members.
- Scored +5
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The study aims to identify occupational cancer risks which can lead to better healthcare and benefits for veterans.
- Scored +5
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The study provides the foundation for potential future increases in veteran benefits related to cancer.
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 study aims to identify specific exposures associated with military occupations, such as chemicals, compounds, and other phenomena, which could help understand why certain health issues occur (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Comprehensive Cancer Research: By reviewing literature to find associations between exposures and the incidence or prevalence of various cancers—including brain, lung, and prostate cancers—the study seeks to establish a clearer picture of health risks for aircrew members (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Data-Driven Insights: The study will use various data sources, including health care and administrative databases from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense, to determine the prevalence and mortality of specific cancers among covered individuals (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The study aims to identify occupational cancer risks which can lead to better healthcare and benefits for veterans. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill funds a specific medical study through the National Academies to improve health knowledge.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill directly investigates health risks faced by former active duty aircrew members.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The study provides the foundation for potential future increases in veteran benefits related to cancer.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds specialized scientific research into occupational cancer exposures.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires progress reports to Congress if certain deadlines are not met.
- Public Law (8/15/2025)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
- 8/14/2025
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-32.
- 8/12/2025
- Presented to President.
- 7/21/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3487)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3487)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 201.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3487-3489)
- Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 6/4/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 6/3/2025
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3209-3210)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3209-3210)
- 5/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35.
- 1/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia