ACES Act
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The ACES Act mandates a study by the National Academies on cancer prevalence and mortality among military aircrew. It is focused on identifying cancer risks associated with military service and reporting findings to Congress. The bill is clear in its purpose and scope, but lacks detailed provisions for oversight and fiscal accountability.
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⚑ Spends without a pay-for — authorizes new spending with no stated offset or pay-for
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Access options →Recorded vote · House roll call 115 · 2025-05-05
376 Yea · 5 Nay · 0 Present · 52 Not voting — Passed
Actions (17)
| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-16 | — | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2025-01-16 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-01-16 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2025-03-26 | — | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 2025-03-26 | — | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| 2025-04-09 | — | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
| 2025-04-09 | — | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2025-05-05 | 14:40:25 | Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 2025-05-05 | 14:40:45 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1815-1817) |
| 2025-05-05 | 14:40:47 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 530. |
| 2025-05-05 | 14:57:05 | At 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. |
| 2025-05-05 | 18:30:45 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1839-1840) |
| 2025-05-05 | 18:52:14 | 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) |
| 2025-05-05 | 18:52:14 | Passed/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) |
| 2025-05-05 | 18:52:15 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2025-05-06 | — | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
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- 2025-05-06
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