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- H.R.2568
H.R.2568: Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 29, 2019
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (13 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 7, 2019
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 29, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| May 7, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) |