ACES Act

# ACES Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The ACES Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to partner with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to research cancer rates and deaths among military veterans who worked as aircrew members on fixed-wing aircraft. The study would investigate whether exposure during their service—potentially from hazardous materials, radiation, or other occupational hazards—may have contributed to cancer development. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects veterans who served as aircrew members (such as pilots, flight engineers, and other crew) on military fixed-wing aircraft.

It could also potentially impact veterans' families and the VA's future ability to provide medical benefits if the study establishes a link between service and cancer. **Current Status** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is under consideration in the Senate. If approved, it would require the VA to conduct the study and report findings back to Congress, which could lead to additional medical benefits or recognition of service-related health conditions for affected veterans.