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Bill116th CongressFiled May 7, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 2568

Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 7, 2019)

Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct an epidemiological study and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) in Vietnam era veterans. The study shall identify the rate of incidence of cholangiocarcinoma in such veterans and in U.S. residents.

The bill also requires the VA to track and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma using the Veterans Affairs Central Cancer Registry.

What just happenedMay 29, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1](R-NY)Sponsor
17 cosponsors12 D5 R
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  1. May 29, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  2. May 7, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. May 7, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. May 7, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act — Informed