H.R. 6637 · 115th Congress
Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lee Zeldin
- Introduced
- 2018-07-26
- Latest action
- 2018-07-26 · Introduced in House
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.