House Bill 6637
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 26, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6637
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this 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.
July 26, 2018
07/26/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
07/26/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
07/26/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:53 PM