United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2568 (116th)
Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act
Introduced
7 May 2019
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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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 Veterans Affairs Central Cancer Registry.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 7 May 2019
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Introduced in House · EN · 7 May 2019
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 7 May 2019
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2568
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/2568