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H.R. 4424 · 118th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act

Passed a chamber Introduced Jun 30, 2023 Latest action Sep 18, 2024

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What it does

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 veterans who served in the Vietnam theater of operations during the Vietnam era. 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.

Additionally, the bill extends certain loan fee rates through November 29, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jul 22, 2024 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.

Roll call votes

No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.

Latest action

Sep 18, 2024 · Received in the Senate.