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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act

Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study ActThis bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct an epidemiological study and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) in veterans who served in the Vietnam theater of operations during the Vietnam era. The study must 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. Additionally, the VA must periodically submit follow-up reports to Congress regarding the epidemiological study and information collected from the cancer registry regarding the prevalence of bile duct cancer.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/586
Nicolas LaLota U.S. Representative
Conflicts and wars Vietnam Health information and medical records Armed Forces and National Security Asia Cancer Veterans' medical care Congressional oversight Government studies and investigations Medical research
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