H.R. 530 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
ACES Act
H.R. 530 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 16, 2025, sponsored by August Pfluger with 35 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Groups that lobbied
- 6
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
August Pfluger (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2025
- Passed the HouseMay 5, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (May 6, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 5, 2025 · Passed376–5
Every roll call vote on this bill
- ACES ActHouse · May 5, 2025
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Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 160: Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
- H.R. 1815: VA Home Loan Program Reform Act
- S. 201: ACES Act
- S. 423: Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025
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Who lobbied on it
6 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Disabled American Veterans
- Military Officers Association Of America
- Paralyzed Veterans Of America
- Wounded Warrior Project
- Southern California Public Power Authority (Scppa)
- With Honor Action, Inc.
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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