Bill · S. 201· Senate(119-S-201)
ACES Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 8/14/2025 — Became Public Law No: 119-32.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Kelly
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
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
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill directly investigates health risks faced by former active duty aircrew members.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The study aims to identify occupational cancer risks which can lead to better healthcare and benefits for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5Increases Research Funding+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Public Law(8/15/2025)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | In the nature of a substitute. |
- 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
One bill 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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