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H.R. 530 · 119th Congress

ACES Act

Passed HouseArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Passed HouseMay 5, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, May 6, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The House passed it 376–5. From Iowa: Mariannette Miller-Meeks cosponsors it. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 1 section of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 530 would change 1 section of existing law, and would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (May 6, 2025).

38 U.S.C. 5503 Hospitalized veterans and estates of incompetent institutionalized veterans

  • (d) (1) For the purposes of this subsection— changed · Sec. 3 · see the words

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 National Academies study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served as active duty aircrew in the Armed Forces
What the words would change: every change, in place (1)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 38 U.S.C. 5503(d)(7)changedby H.R. 530 Sec. 3

    (7) This subsection expires on November 30, 2031December 31, 2031.

    The bill says: Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "November 30, 2031" and inserting "December 31, 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 5503)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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ACES Act

This 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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 16, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. May 6, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
  2. May 5, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. May 5, 2025On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  4. May 5, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: 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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. May 5, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1839-1840)House floor actions
  6. May 5, 2025At 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.House floor actions
  7. May 5, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 530.House floor actions
  8. May 5, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1815-1817)House floor actions
  9. May 5, 2025Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
  10. Apr 9, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.House committee actions
  11. Apr 9, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  12. Mar 26, 2025Subcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
  13. Mar 26, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.House committee actions
  14. Feb 20, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
  15. Jan 16, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
  16. Jan 16, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  17. Jan 16, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. May 5, 2025 · HousePassed 376–5
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · needed two-thirds
    R 196 yes, 5 noD 180 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

From Iowa

Everyone else (34)

  • Don Bacon R-NE-2
  • Julia Brownley D-CA-26
  • Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick D-FL-20
  • Juan Ciscomani R-AZ-6
  • Dan Crenshaw R-TX-2
  • Jason Crow D-CO-6
  • Donald G. Davis D-NC-1
  • Jake Ellzey R-TX-6
  • Scott Franklin R-FL-18
  • Maggie Goodlander D-NH-2
  • Mike Haridopolos R-FL-8
  • Jennifer A. Kiggans R-VA-2
Show 22 more cosponsors
  • Nick LaLota R-NY-1
  • Greg Landsman D-OH-1
  • Susie Lee D-NV-3
  • Morgan Luttrell R-TX-8
  • Michael T. McCaul R-TX-10
  • Morgan McGarvey D-KY-3
  • Kelly Morrison D-MN-3
  • Seth Moulton D-MA-6
  • Joe Neguse D-CO-2
  • Jimmy Panetta D-CA-19
  • Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen R-AS-At Large
  • Patrick Ryan D-NY-18
  • Michael K. Simpson R-ID-2
  • Greg Stanton D-AZ-4
  • Pete Stauber R-MN-8
  • Rep. Eric Swalwell D-CA-14
  • David G. Valadao R-CA-22
  • Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ-2
  • Beth Van Duyne R-TX-24
  • James R. Walkinshaw D-VA-11
  • Daniel Webster R-FL-11
  • Robert J. Wittman R-VA-1