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- H.R.6637
H.R.6637: Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 26, 2018
- Latest Major Action July 26, 2018
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (8 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 26, 2018
Bill Summary
Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct an epidemiological study and report to Congress 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 26, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| July 26, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 26, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) |